Engaging physiotherapists in global health
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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.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)
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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