Physio Dubai 2012 – 20/21 May – Dubai

Following the great success of Physio Dubai 2010, the Emirates Physiotherapy Society is proud to announce the 4th Biennial Emirates Physiotherapy Conference, Physio Dubai 2012. The conference will focus on presenting the latest scientific knowledge in various aspects of physiotherapy practice related to movement dysfunction. Conference objectives: To contribute to the professional development of physiotherapists [...]

New plate receives approval for fixing distal clavicle fractures

Suspension Orthopaedics just announced that their hybrid fixation plate for distal clavicle fractures has received FDA approval. Distal clavicle fractures are extremely difficult to fix surgically. Currently two methods are frequently used to approach this challenging problem. One method is to use a plate with screws to secure the fracture. However, this can be very [...]

Worlds first 3D transplant mandible.

A 3D printer-created lower jaw has been fitted to an 83-year-old woman’s face in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind.  A multidisciplinary team of engineers and clinicians led by The Functional Morphology Research Group at the University of Hasselt BIOMED Research Institute has created what they believe to be the very first complete [...]

CSP formally opposes UK health bill.

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in the UK has called for the government’s Health and Social Care Bill to be withdrawn.  Chair of council Helena Johnson wrote to prime minister David Cameron and health secretary Andrew Lansley saying the government had failed to make the radical changes needed to the legislation and the bill should [...]

WCPT launches online presentations from World Physical Therapy 2011.

WCPT is launching a new online resource for physical therapists from its congress, World Physical Therapy 2011. For the first time, WCPT is offering recordings of some of the most popular focused symposia and discussion panels via the WCPT website. The new materials include video and audio recordings with accompanying PowerPoint presentations. As well as [...]

New guidelines for CRPS management

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a debilitating, painful condition in a limb associated with sensory, motor, autonomic, skin and bone abnormalities. Pain is typically the leading symptom, but is often associated with limb dysfunction and psychological distress. Prompt diagnosis and early treatment is required to avoid secondary physical problems related to disuse of the [...]

Osteopathic/Chiropractic Techniques for Physiotherapists – June 2012 – Thailand

Graduate certificate in Manipulative therapy Foundation and Advanced Graduate Diploma in Manipulative therapy.  2 x 5 days courses separated by one weekend Certificate course Osteopathy and Chiropractic for thefull Spine SI J and coccyx,including Assessment, Chiropractic/Osteopathic History,Philosophy and specific Manipulation. Diploma course Advanced Chiropractic for Difficult to treat Spinal, SI J cases seen in every day Physio practise Tutor: Dr.Robert [...]

Do you have a professional interest in Pain and it`s management?

The Physiotherapy Pain Association (UK) and Sociedad Española de Fisioterapia y Dolor (Spain) are seeking expressions of interest and support for their joint proposal to establish an International Pain Network. With sufficient support they would like to seek recognition as a Network of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT). They are hoping that the [...]

Physical therapists at the heart of the global battle against cancer

This September the United Nations will hold its first ever summit on non-communicable disease – only the second such meeting to focus on global disease. The summit, involving heads of state, is an official recognition that non-communicable diseases (cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes and cancer) are an increasing global health challenge. They already claim [...]

World Physical Therapy Day, time to promote global health

World Physical Therapy Day is approaching – and this year it coincides with a world event of vital importance to physical therapists and their efforts to improve the impact of the profession on global health.  This September, just 11 days after World Physical Therapy Day, the United Nations will hold its first ever summit on [...]

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