October 12, 2021
October 2021 blog post written by Dr. Susan Hunter and Marguerite Oberle Thomas, RN., BScN. Research has shown that people with dementia can learn new skills like exercises or using a mobility aid thr...
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The International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) will be launching daily programming and resources to raise awareness and showcase supports for older adults and caregivers. As a partner with IPA, I...
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This consensus statement provides an evidence-based rationale for using exercise and PA for health promotion and disease prevention and treatment in older adults. Exercise prescription is discussed in...
Read moreJuly 19, 2021
There’s international action on fall prevention and management practice guidelines, headed by Canadian fall prevention expert Dr Montero-Odasso of Western University, London, Ontario, Canada Ne...
Read moreJuly 19, 2021
The Clinical Management of Patients with COVID-19 course series is developed for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides crucial knowledge necessary to provide safe, effective qua...
Read moreJuly 19, 2021
Safe and effective rehabilitation is a fundamental part of recovery from illness and can improve function for people living with disability. World Physiotherapy has published a new briefing paper, S...
Read moreJuly 19, 2021
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s Centenary Medals of Distinction have been created to mark the Association’s 100th Anniversary. The medal serves to recognize 100+ individuals who h...
Read moreJuly 19, 2021
CSP Fellow Jill McClintock was made a Member of Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her services to physiotherapy, particularly during Covid-19. Mrs McClintock, who lives in Belfast, has spent much ...
Read moreJune 11, 2021
Falls take the lives of 684 000 people each year. Beyond the death toll, 172 million more people experience disabilities arising from a fall each year. Falls are not only a significant global public h...
Read moreJune 11, 2021
This module will provide an introduction to frailty, teach you about frailty assessments and why they are important, and give stategies for how frailty can be prevented or mitigated. Find out more her...
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