Author: Global Physio

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Andrew Koppejan discusses the online community and resource for physiotherapists called Ignite Physio. He created this network in the hopes to connect practitioners for meaningful discussions about physiotherapy topics. We discuss how this online community can be particularly useful for those working in Global Health settings.

Resources:
ignitephysio.ca
Twitter: @ignitephysio
E-mail: hello (at) ignitephysio.ca
globalphysio.ca
globalphysiopodcast (at) gmail.com

https://ignitephysio.ca/blog/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-overview-and-implications-for-your-physiotherapy-practice/
https://ignitephysio.ca/resources/trauma-toolkit/
https://ignitephysio.ca/resources/11-strategies-approach-traumatized-patients-your-practice/

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Robin Roots delves into the advantages and challenges of working in Northern and remote areas in Canada. She describes the current status of physiotherapy services in areas outside of large city centres and potential barriers practitioners may face when working more remotely. Robin has a wealth of knowledge in this area and has been integral in the development of the Northern and Rural Cohort of the University of British Columbia’s physiotherapy program. Her passion shines through in this interview! Feel free to contact Robin with any questions that may come up: robin.roots(at)ubc.ca

Resources:
www.globalphysio.ca
www.physioghd.com

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This month, I chat with Sheila Purves, a Canadian trained physiotherapist that has spent most of her career working in Hong Kong. We discuss her role in the development of training programs in community-based therapy for the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) Collaborating Centre for Rehabilitation. She breaks down her top 5 pieces of advice for Global Health work. Don’t miss out!

Contact: sheilapurves@yahoo.com
WHO website: http://www.who.int
GHD website: http://www.physioghd.com

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On this month’s episode of the Global Physio Podcast I discuss how you should respond if you’re caught in a natural disaster (or any humanitarian crisis) with my friend and mentor, Phil Sheppard. He was in Nepal during the earthquakes in 2015 while he was teaching as a physiotherapy clinical skills instructor. Phil brings his unique experience of being on the ground during a natural disaster to life during this interview.

Phil is the current Chair of the Global Health Division of the CPA and a student at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. You can contact Phil via Twitter @philssheppard

Organizations mentioned in this podcast episode:
– Handicap International
– International Organization for Migration
– Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
– CBM (Christian Blind Mission)
– Red Cross

Resources:
– WCPT
– Global Health Division

Contact:
globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com

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Welcome to the Global Physio Podcast. This episode is an introduction to the podcast and its host. This podcast is designed to expose of all those interested in Global Health, particularly physiotherapists and physiotherapy students, in relevant discussions. Interviewees will range from instructors, clinicians, researchers, students, Global Health participants, etc. We hope you enjoy the podcast!

Contact us: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com

Resources:
physioghd.com