Our featured articles are original articles that will be of interest to the physiotherapy and physical therapy community. They may consist of:
* clinical information such as an evidence-based review of a condition and it’s management,
* extended news items directly related to physiotherapy and the development of the profession,
* interviews with leaders from the physiotherapy community especially those working in interesting and alternative environments, or
* reviews of publications such as books, courses, websites, clinical guidelines and DVDs by specifically selected reviewers who are experts in the same clinical field.
Physical therapists’ unique role in healthy ageing
The contribution of physical therapists (known in many countries as physiotherapists) to the health of ageing adults is unique but under-recognised, according to the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT). More than any other profession, physical therapists prevent and treat chronic disease and disability in ageing adults through prescribed activity and movement. According to the World Health Organization, the proportion of people aged over 60 years is growing faster than… Continue readingThe King’s Fund response to the announcement of a Health Bill in the Queen’s speech
Responding to the announcement of a Health Bill in today’s Queen’s Speech, The King’s Fund’s Director of Policy, Dr Anna Dixon, said: ‘The Health Bill and other announcements in today’s Queen’s Speech confirm that the NHS is embarking on a period of significant change. 'Strengthening the role of doctors and the voice of patients will create some difficult dilemmas. For example, the desire to increase democratic accountability by electing local people to… Continue readingOpen access information could change our professional world
The support that Physiopedia and my other projects have received recently from the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) have been so very gratefull received. Following a couple of great conversations recently with Tracy Bury and Simon Crompton regarding open access and social media in the physiotherapy profession I have enjoyed sharing ideas and been… Continue reading
Pharmacology of Pain
A heavyweight editorial team, a long list of influential contributing authors and the first such IASP book on this subject for over ten years was always going to make for a strong publication and this does not disappoint. There have been huge advances in the understanding of pharmacology and physiology of pain since the last key text on the subject and an update was over… Continue readingA good week or cancer research.
It's been a good few weeks for hearing about developments in battling cancer. There has been much highlighted in relation to cancer research from the European Breast Cancer Conference in Barcelona and also developments in identifying those at risk of lung cancer and combating potential colon cancer.
According to British doctors a pioneering treatment for… Continue reading
US House passes key healthcare reform bill
The US House of Representatives has narrowly voted to pass a landmark healthcare reform bill at the heart of President Barack Obama's agenda. The bill was passed by 219 votes to 212, with no Republican backing, after hours of fierce argument and debate. It extends coverage to 32 million more Americans, and marks the biggest change to the US healthcare system in decades. Under the legislation, health… Continue readingOvercome Pain with Gentle Yoga, Level 1
This DVD, Overcome Pain with Gentle Yoga, Level 1, merges western scientific understanding of chronic pain with yoga techniques. It is the first of three DVD’s, Level 2&3 are expected to be available by the end of this year.
Produced by Neil Pearson, MSc, BScPT, BA-BPHE, CYT, RYT500, Clinical Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia… Continue reading
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