Physiopedia in any language
Did you know that you can translate Physiopedia into one of 52 languages!! We use Google’s free online language translation service which instantly translates text and web pages and although it is not always the most accurate of translations it enables our non-English speaking to readers to make some use of the information provided on Physiopedia. To use this service all you need to do is look for the ’select language’ drop down menu ‘powered by Google’ at the bottom of the sidebar, see diagram below:
Network with Physiopedia and friends on facebook
Physiopedia has decided to get social and now has a facebook page!! Facebook is a place where all Physiopedia users can connect and share ideas. Here’s a few ways that you might like to use our new facebook page:
- Become a fan!!
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- Once you are a fan put our fan badge on your website or blog
- Start a new discussion, give feedback or suggest ideas to the Physiopedia team
- Organise a project within Physiopedia
- Search for others to join with you to complete that project
- Look out for new events taking place within Physiopedia
- Find events where the Physiopedia team will be presenting or demonstrating and will be there in person
- Demonstrate your support!
We look forward to connecting with you all on the new Physiopedia facebook page.
Bellarmine University Student Project – Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems
Physiopedia is hosting another exciting student project with Bellarmine University in the USA. This project, led by Dr. Elaine Lonnemann & Dr. David Pariser, is due to start in early February 2010 and will cover the pathophysiology of complex patient problems.
Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems explores signs and symptoms that emerge when homeostasis is disrupted, and addresses medical and physical therapy management of patient problems consequent to the underlying pathology. The dysfunctional states or disorders discussed in this course may include nutritional, infectious, gastrointestinal, hepatic, endocrine, metabolic, renal, genitourinary, autoimmune, connective tissue, dermatology, hematology, oncology, and immunodeficiency. The effects of age, gender, and ethnic factors on the pathology, manifestation of patient problems, and patient management are considered. The multiple effects of pharmacological intervention are addressed, including therapeutic effects and effects on patient cognitive and psychomotor abilities in physical therapy. We are looking forward to reading the content that the students produce, they have already come up with some very interesting topics to discuss!
If anyone has a group of physiotherapy or physical therapy students that would like to contribute to this project, Elaine is open to discussions about collaboration, so please do get in touch.
Help us to help Haiti
Each month we will focus on an area of physiotherapy that is pertinent to current affairs. During this time we hope that the physiotherapy and physical therapy communities will collaborate within Physiopedia to help those that they otherwise might not be able to help.
Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, this month for our first world focus, we are aiming our attention on Amputees. The Haiti earthquake, which is thought to have killed up to 200,000 people, is also estimated to have injured 250,000 more and the number of injuries is increasing steadily. Although no precise figures are available, it is evident that the need is very high and among them about 1/3 will potentially develop secondary disabilities. The lack of professional Physical Therapy in Haiti does not allow proper rehabilitation. One of the biggest needs right now is going to be physiotherapy, in terms of being able to learn to walk again after amputations, after crush injuries and
artificial limb fitting will be needed in Haiti on a massive scale. The country’s lack of healthcare infrastructure means this disability rehabilitation will be difficult to provide.
We appeal to you to share your knowledge on the clinical speciality of amputees and more specifically amputee rehabilitation and prosthetics to build a resource within Physiopedia that the public and health professionals in Haiti can refer to to help each other.
Help us to help Haiti by contributing to the Amputee pages….
