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Nov 02
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Rehab Movement, Not Just a Body Part

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Hip extension is the key centre of human movement and strong gluteal function is essential to get the hip into hyper extension to generate movement forward. Knee, shoulder and even back rehab should include hyper extension of the hip in order to regain a healthy, full-body movement since your walking gait is compromised whenever you have an injury or any kind.

In this insightful video, Dr. Homayun Gharavi-Nouri takes us through the evolution of movement and how you can adjust your focus to rehabilitating movement:

Want to accurately measure patient rehabilitation and improvement in Range of Motion? Check out our 3D Joint ROM tool.

Oct 26
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Springbok lock Lood De Jager put through his paces

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What does it take to get a Springbok rugby player back to peak fitness?

Back in May, Springbok rugby lock Lood De Jager was ruled out for the majority of the international rugby fixtures in 2018 when he sustained a torn pectoral muscle in a Super Rugby game.

Physiotherapist Candice Martin from the Sports Science Lab posted the below video to show De Jager being put through his paces as he returns to peak fitness:

 

Oct 26
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WCPT releases annual review

By Insights

The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) has released its annual review, providing a comprehensive update on the state of the industry and initiatives to bring professionals closer together.

Physical therapists from WCPT member organisations in 26 countries took part in WCPT’s committees and expert groups and 360 people volunteered as abstract reviewers for WCPT Congress 2017. WCPT staff delivered advocacy workshops in Japan and Senegal, and the SUDA project has led to membership applications from Ivory Coast, Mali, Morocco, and Senegal.

WCPT held its first congress in Africa in 2017 and the event attracted 2,392 delegates from 101 countries. The congress was recognised for funding bursaries which enabled 19 physical therapists to attend, raising money for community exercise programmes, and developing partnerships to promote physical activity in schools.

The review is available for download here.

The graphic below is a fantastic representation of the number of physiotherapists / physical therapists in your region:

Oct 26
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[TREND WATCH] This Next-Generation Exosuit Provides Enhanced Mobility Options

By Insights

We love the innovation that is taking place in the world of movement and biomechanics and we are constantly scouring the globe for innovative new technology to guide our thinking.

Check this out:

Researchers from the Wyss Institute of Harvard University have developed a wearable robot that functions to support the wearer in scenarios in which movement capabilities are severely impacted. A sophisticated system of cables, a garment, motors, and cables come together to offer a fully integrated experience. Stefano de Rossi, a postdoctoral fellow in the Wyss Institute, said of the thinking behind the invention, “When people think about traditional robotic systems, they don’t think about something that can be worn by a person. When developing this soft exosuit, we start with the analysis of human biomechanics.”

Oct 26
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Interview with Angela Newton – Functional Medicine Fast Track Program Graduate

By Insights

We are passionate about the idea of knowledge sharing and connecting experts in the world of movement. Today we bring you this interview by Garric Vosloo who interviews Angela Newton (Simpson) on Functional Medicine Physiotherapy. Angela is a graduate of the Functional Medicine Fast Track Program.

After doing so many physiotherapy CPD courses, Angela realized that there was still a missing area to understanding how to solve chronic patients and patients that plateau. Genetic testing has also become a mainstay in her assessment.

Angela tells her story:

 

Oct 19
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Join the #MovementForMovement

By Insights

Physical inactivity has been identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a leading risk factor for mortality causing an estimated 3.2 million deaths globally. In a positive move to decrease physical inactivity, WHO Member States, together with the World Heart Federation, aim to reduce insufficient physical activity by 10% by 2025 and achieve a 15% relative reduction in the global prevalence of physical inactivity in adults and adolescents by 2030.

To support the achievement of this ambitious WHO action plan, a free Open Online Course will continue the global effort to improve and increase physical activity knowledge and skills among health care professions.

To find out more about this, read this blog post from Ann Gates.

How to register?

You can register for the free November course today at https://ooc.peoples-uni.org/course/index.php?categoryid=15

Course name: Exercise and Health

Start date: November 5 2018

Course duration: Four weeks

Course structure: Online resources, discussion forums, and social media conversations using #MovementForMovement

Oct 14
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Why the hospital of the future will be your own home | Niels van Namen

By Insights, Uncategorized

Nobody likes going to the hospital, whether it’s because of the logistical challenges of getting there, the astronomical costs of procedures or the alarming risks of complications like antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But what if we could get the lifesaving care provided by hospitals in our own homes? Health care futurist Niels van Namen shows how advances in technology are making home care a cheaper, safer and more accessible alternative to hospital stays.

We share many of these views and we believe that this is one of the reasons that our 3D Joint ROM home user monitoring offering can be such a powerful tool for clinicians and patients. Enjoy!

 

 

Oct 12
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PodChatLive: Episode 45; The Physiotherapy Episode

By Insights

The PodChat Live team put together some fantastic content around the world of podiatry and biomechanics.

In this episode, Craig Payne and Ian Griffiths welcome a panel of highly-respected physiotherapists to talk about the inter-disciplinary relationship.

The panel comprises Hamish Vickerman, Tom Goom, Neil Meigh and Kevin Nordanger to talk about how Podiatry and Physiotherapy can/should work together, the overlap between professions, the preconceived notions we have about each others professions and more.

Don’t forget to check out the 3D Joint ROM tool to accurately measure Range of Motion on any joint.

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