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GP015: Financial Barriers with Corey Kim

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Join Corey Kim and I as we discuss one of the major barriers to professionals starting global health work, finances. Corey recently saved for a teaching role in Nepal and he discusses some resources he accessed to set himself up for success.

Resources:
Course mentioned: http://www.physicaltherapy.utoronto.ca/continuing-education/courses/past-courses/privilege-101/privilege-101-fall-2017/https://
Blog mentioned: www.millennial-revolution.com/

Corey’s e-mail: kh.corey88(at)gmail.com
Krysta’s e-mail: globalphysiopodcast(at)gmail.com

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GP014: Year in Review: Burnout with Phil Sheppard

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It’s been a year!! Thank you to all you wonderful listeners that keep me motivated to keep posting. What a wild ride it’s been so far. Both Phil and I experienced some form of burnout over the course of the year and we discuss our strategies to deal with it in this episode. Burnout can easily happen to anyone, especially health care practitioners. Check out this interesting article published by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) written by Leanne Loranger.

Happy New Year everyone!

E-mail me anytime: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com

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GP013: Evidence Based Practice with Saurab Sharma

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Saurab is a Nepalese physiotherapist passionate about Evidence Based Practice (EBP) and physiotherapy in Nepal. He is currently pursuing his PhD in New Zealand and is involved in many facets of the profession of physiotherapy. In this episode he shares his insights on barriers to EBP in Nepal, solutions to overcome these barriers, plans for action, and more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:
www.linkphysio.com
http://www.who.int/hinari/en/
Saurab’s e-mail: saurabsharma1 (at) gmail.com
Krysta’s e-mail: globalphysiopodcast (at) gmail.com

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GP012: Deployments with Peter Skelton

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When a country requests their help, the UK Emergency Response Team deploys to an area post-disaster. Pete Skelton is the Rehabilitation Advisor for this team and and Humanitarian Technical Adviser for Handicap International. In this episode we delve into the reason for the emerging role of rehabilitation as part of the sustainable response post-disaster and what it’s like to be on deployment.

Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:
– WHO minimum standards for foreign medical teams
– Role of PT in disaster management
– The Do’s and Dont’s guide for rehabilitation professionals

Contact:
globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com
Peter.Skelton@hi-uk.org

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GP011: Pelvic Pain with Ruth Jones

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Ruth Jones brings her expertise in the area of pelvic pain to life. We delve into pelvic pain training, knowledge, trauma and more. Don’t miss out on this very important topic!

Resources:
http://www.cerianlife.com
https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division
globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com

 

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GP010: Infectious Disease with Mike Landry

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Our role in non-communicable diseases is clear, but how do we fit into the management of infectious disease? This topic is discussed with Mike Landry, PT, Researcher, Global Health Professional and Chief of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Division at Duke University in North Carolina. We explore Zika, Ebola and the difference between morbidity and mortality. Tune in this month for an important topic!

Thank you to the Global Health Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association for their ongoing support.

Resources:
globalphysio.ca
globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com
mike.landry@duke.edu
https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division

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GP009: WCPT Congress with Kayla Hildebrand

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The World Confederation of Physical Therapy Congress was in Capetown, South Africa in 2017. Kayla Hildebrand and I sit down to discuss our experiences at our first WCPT Congress! From volunteering, to attending talks, to mingling at socials, we both agree that the connections made were well worth it.

 

Contacts:
kdhildebrand (at) gmail.com
globalphysiopodcast (at) gmail.com

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GP008: Orphaned and Vulnerable Children with Jenna Pomeroy-Ward

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Jenna works in Durban, South Africa for a non-profit organization that supports abandoned, orphaned and vulnerable children. She focuses primary on health lifestyle and exercise, but she has a passion for the role mental health plays in physiotherapy.

 

Contact: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com

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GP007: A Better World Canada with Mona Walls and Karen Leung

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Mona and Karen discuss international volunteer work as educators and collaborators. They have both worked with A Better World Canada in various countries abroad.

 

Contact Karen: karenmayleung@hotmail.com
Contact Mona: upandrunning@xplornet.com
Contact Krysta: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com

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GP006: Torture and Trauma with Laura Pizer Gueron

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Laura Pizer Gueron works at the Centre for Victims of Torture in Minnesota, U.S. We delve into her experience working with survivors of torture and trauma and she sheds some light on areas to consider when working with this population. Not only does she identify important signs and symptoms, but she discusses important resources for anyone working with this population. You won’t want to miss this insightful and engaging interview!

Resources: 
Facebook: Laura Pizer-Gueron
Facebook: @globalphysiopodcast
E-mail: globalphysiopodcast(at)gmail.com
Website: globalphysio.ca

www.healtorture.org

www.dignitydk.org (Dignity-Danish Institute Against Torture offers an online library of articles and books about PT and torture. Will mail books and articles for free.)

www.irct.org (International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims is a health-based umbrella organization that supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and the prevention of torture worldwide.)

www.HealTorture.org (A community website that both supports, and is supported by, people who work in torture treatment centers resources include webinars, videos, publications, links, and bibliographies.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_International_Rehabilitation_Council_for_Torture_Victims_members (Canadian centres)

http://irct.org/who-we-are/our-members

http://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/full/10.2217/pmt-2016-0029?src=recsys (Multi-disciplinary management of pain)