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Physiopedia is an ambitious project which aims to eventually offer an evidence-based knowledge resource for rehabilitation professionals throughout the world. Through utilising collaborative wiki technology Physiopedia is a place where all physiotherapists can participate by contributing, sharing and building knowledge to develop a global understanding. For educators Physiopedia offers an opportunity to involve their students in this knowledge creation process as part of an educational program.

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World Focus

The lack of professional Physical Therapy in Haiti does not allow proper rehabilitation. Artificial limb fitting will be needed in Haiti on a massive scale, and the country’s lack of healthcare infrastructure means disability rehabilitation will be difficult to provide.

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Student Projects

Current student projects in Physiopedia include:

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CPD Programme

In 2010 we are planning to initiate a continuing education and professional development programme.  This will be a global programme for physiotherapists to take part in collaborative and self directed learning.


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Featured Article

Osteoid Osteoma
Benign osteoblastic tumor consisting of vascular osteoid tissue centrally and sclerotic bone peripherally. 1/8 to 1/10 of symptomatic bone tumors and 5% of all primary bone tumors. Usually found in males (3:1) in the 5-25 year old range.

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Featured Contributor

Elaine Lonnemann
Elaine is Associate Professor in the Physical Therapy program at Bellarmine University in Louisville Kentucky. She has been working in Physiopedia to set up a new student project on the Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems.

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