Presenter : Sue Fuller-Good CPD Points : 3 Course Outline Females who participate in sports either very competitively or recreationally or anywhere along the spectrum in between are at risk of suffering very specific challenges and problems. The clinician treating this population group needs to be exquisitely aware of these problems and challenges so they …
Presenter : Kayleigh Brien CPD Points : 3 Course Outline With the rates of spinal surgery increasing, physiotherapists need to be familiar with what surgery entails, as well as the indications – some of which are less specific than others. When is it acceptable to say that a patient has failed conservative management? Is chronic …
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Presenter : Kayleigh Brien CPD Points : 3 Course Outline In Part 2 we review current practice and evidence regarding early mobilisation and the use of orthoses like collars and braces. Consideration is given to post-operative movement restrictions implemented from the acute phase. Important biomechanical implications, along with complications of spinal surgery are discussed. We …
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Presenter : Tanya Bell-Jenje CPD Points : 3 Course Outline Up to 85% of people living in Africa experience low back pain annually. Assessment of provocative factors such as sustained postures and positions that create persistent structural overload is needed. A Positive Health approach is promoted to empower the patient to take an active role …
Presenter : Jarrad van Zuydam CPD Points : 2 Course Outline An ethics talk given by a professional cycling doctor. Yes, really. In his talk, Dr Van Zuydam will attempt to convince us that the sport of cycling is far cleaner than it used to be (and far cleaner than many other sports claim to …
Presenter : Fiona Lamberti CPD Points : 3 Course Outline Differentiation of headaches. Migraine, Tension Type, Cluster and Cervicogenic Differentiating cervicogenic dizziness from other causes of dizziness Assessment tools for dizziness Cervical spine assessment Treatment
Presenter : Fiona Lamberti CPD Points : 3 Course Outline Differentiation of headaches. Migraine, Tension Type, Cluster and Cervicogenic Differentiating cervicogenic dizziness from other causes of dizziness Assessment tools for dizziness Cervical spine assessment Treatment
Presenter : Tanya Bell-Jenje CPD Points : 3 Course Outline Differentiating the source of buttock pain can often be challenging. Many structures can both refer to the region as well be the source of local pathology in this highly nociceptive area. In this Live Patient Presentation, we clinically assess, test & manage a patient presenting …
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Presenter : Tanya Bell-Jenje CPD Points : 3 Course Outline Differentiating the source of buttock pain can often be challenging. Many structures can both refer to the region as well be the source of local pathology in this highly nociceptive area. In this Live Patient Presentation, we clinically assess, test & manage a patient presenting …
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Presenter : Kim Ballantine CPD Points : 2 Course Outline Compassion fatigue, also known as the cost of caring, is an occupational hazard in the helping professions. It impacts individuals psychologically and physically and may have significant ethical implications. However, tools are available for combating its impact. Compassion fatigue, also known as the cost of …