GP013: Evidence Based Practice with Saurab Sharma

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

GP012: Deployments with Peter Skelton

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

GP011: Pelvic Pain with Ruth Jones

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

 

GP010: Infectious Disease with Mike Landry

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

GP009: WCPT Congress with Kayla Hildebrand

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

GP008: Orphaned and Vulnerable Children with Jenna Pomeroy-Ward

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

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

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

GP006: Torture and Trauma with Laura Pizer Gueron

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)

GP005: Ignite Physio with Andrew Koppejan

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
g
lobalphysio.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/

GP004: Rural Canadian Practice with Robin Roots

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