Introduction

Promoting physical activity is essential in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Physiotherapists play a key role in motivating individuals with spinal cord injury to participate in physical activity and, where resources are limited, in training other staff to provide this support. Leading group activities, such as strengthening classes, aerobics, yoga, or circuit training, requires preparation, skill, and knowledge of the specific risk factors associated with exercise in this population. This course provides ideas for successful and sustainable community group activities for persons with spinal cord injury, with a focus on low-resource countries.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• discuss the general benefits and the barriers of physical activity for individuals with spinal cord injury
• describe the role of the physiotherapist in the promotion of physical activity in the community for people with spinal cord injury
• describe risk factors associated with physical activity for persons with spinal cord injury
• list a minimum of three elements of the Training of the Trainer model (ToT)

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1-1.5 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Candace Vermaak: No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.