December 20, 2021
People who are critically unwell with COVID-19 are likely to have rehabilitation needs during and after their acute illness. In many individuals recovering from COVID-19, health problems may extend fa...
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Exercise interventions, particularly those targeting strength and balance, are effective in preventing falls in older people. Activity levels are generally below recommended levels and reduce with age...
Read moreOctober 30, 2021
The WHO has developed a clinical case definition of post COVID-19 condition which was released on October 6, 2021. Older adults are equally likely as younger patients to develop signs and symptoms are...
Read moreOctober 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...
Read moreJuly 30, 2021
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 ...
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