COVID-19 UPDATE 1: with Mike Landry and Phil Sheppard

An update on the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the role of physiotherapy. Tune in for some practical ways to get involved in this global health emergency.

Website: www.ptcovid19.org
Twitter: @ptcovid19
E-mail: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com

Coronavirus and Physiotherapy: Managing in Complexity with Mike Landry

Bonus episode discussing the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode contains lots of useful information for anyone interested in learning more about the COVID-19 virus. In particular, Mike shares insights on how we, as physiotherapists and rehabilitation professionals can be involved in the management of this health crisis. As physiotherapists we can be leaders in the control of spread of COVID-19. We can also help mitigate the potential secondary effects of contracting the virus, being quarantined and/or being socially isolated.

How can we, as physiotherapists, help slow the rate of transmission of the virus to decrease the burden on the healthcare system? These were Mike’s 3 tips:

  1. Physiotherapists should position ourselves as part of the early intervention team for infectious diseases and other disasters.
  2. Lead by example – be the models of the future. Follow all regulations, including social distancing.
  3. Go out of our way for our patients in this precarious moment. Let’s put extra effort into reaching out to our patients to let them know what our infection control protocols are and how they should approach attending their physiotherapy appointments. Offer alternative health care strategies if possible, such as Telehealth.

Let’s step up for ourselves, our clients, our communities and our world! We can be leaders during this complex time.

Cairn Physiotherapy (Krysta’s Telehealth company): cairnphysiotherapy.ca
Krysta’s Instagram: @krystawark @cairnphysiotherapy
GHD: physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division
Contact me: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com

GP027: Health Coaching with Dr. Crystal Frazee

We delve into what health coaching is, how it helps your clients and how you can get into health coaching right away and in the future. Dr. Crystal Frazee is passionate about helping women with pain. She has many skills that she implements in her practice, including health coaching.

I also take the time to open up to you, the listeners. I ask you to please e-mail me (globalphysiopodcast@gmail.com) text or audio files telling me how you faced your fears and what resulted from that. I would love to hear from you all!

Resources shared:

Books: 
Trainings:
Affordable, for health care providers. Great for serving the general population. Very strong in coaching communication skills.
Women’s health coaching using an integrative medicine approach
Health and Wellness Coaching Website:
https://ichiwc.org
Contact Crystal: crystal@mindfulpainrelief.org or visit www.mindfulpainrelief.org

Official Sponsors: The Global Health Division of the CPA 
https://physiotherapy.ca/divisions/global-health-division