Content Development Projects

Original Editor - Rachael Lowe

Top Contributors - Admin, Kim Jackson, Amanda Ager, Rachael Lowe, Vidya Acharya, Wanda van Niekerk and Rishika Babburu

Content Development Projects

Thank you for your interest in collaborating with Physiopedia! Content Development Projects are a way for educators, clinicians, and professional organisations to engage students and colleagues in creating and improving Physiopedia content. These projects combine teaching, learning, and professional development with the global sharing of rehabilitation knowledge.

"It was a great experience for learning how to contribute to our profession in a very accessible way."

"I would not hesitate in recommending the use of Physiopedia... it’s an opportunity to build and share work that can be of use across the globe."

"Knowing that our work would be read by peers, clinicians, and even patients worldwide was highly motivating. It pushed us to aim for quality and accuracy."

"Students enjoyed the chance to publish beyond the classroom. It raised the standard of their work and gave them a sense of pride in contributing to the profession."

"Being part of a project with colleagues from other countries was eye-opening. We not only created content, but also learned from each other’s perspectives."

Why Physiopedia?

Physiopedia is the largest physiotherapy resource in the world. Ranked as the number one rehabilitation website and among the top 30 sites globally for health and medicine, Physiopedia attracts over 8 million visits each month from nearly 4 million individuals, in every country of the world. Anything you do in Physiopedia will be visible to a truly global community.

What Is a Content Development Project?

A Content Development Project involves a group of people - students, clinicians, or organisation members - working together to create or update a specific section of the Physiopedia content.

Since 2009, these projects have contributed hundreds of pages to Physiopedia and learning opportunities t the project participants. They provide:

• A meaningful way to engage learners in evidence-based practice
• An opportunity for early-career publication
• A chance for organisations to showcase expertise and impact globally

All participants receive a certificate of contribution, and organisations receive a complimentary partnership with Physiopedia.

Types of Projects

We welcome three main types of projects:

Educational Projects: Led by universities or colleges. Students create or update articles as part of coursework. Examples include Queen's University Neuromotor Function Project, Nottingham University Spinal Rehabilitation Project, Bellarmine Student Project.

Professional Organisation Projects: Led by professional associations to develop resources on key topics for members and the public. Examples include the APPDE Project to develop content on Parkinson’s Disease.

Clinic or Hospital Projects: Led by clinics and hospitals as part of professional development for staff or students. Examples include case studies, in-service training, or end-of-placement projects.

What Do Projects Involve?

Most Content Development Projects are centred around creating new articles or critically reviewing and updating existing ones in Physiopedia. Depending on the goals of the project, participants may be asked to research a new topic, strengthen an existing page with the latest evidence, or improve referencing and readability.

The scope of a project can therefore be quite flexible. While the primary focus remains the development of evidence-based content, participants are encouraged to explore creative ways of contributing. Whether through clinical case presentations, lecture preparation, peer learning, or the design of new educational resources, every project makes a lasting contribution to the growth and quality of this professional resource.

Project Ideas

Some popular project formats include:

• Creating new evidence-based pages on missing topics
• Critically reviewing and updating existing pages
• Group assignments where students co-author an article
• Peer-to-peer learning and peer review
• Mentoring (experienced contributors guiding newer ones)
• International collaborative projects
• Preparing lecture material directly in Physiopedia
• Adding case studies as learning resources
• Building individual portfolios

We are always open to new and creative ideas!

Benefits

For Physiotherapists and Students

By taking part in a Content Development Project, physiotherapists and students can build essential academic and professional skills. The process develops writing, referencing, and critical appraisal abilities while encouraging evidence-based practice. Participants also gain confidence in using digital tools, practice online professionalism, and experience what it means to contribute to an international project. Each contributor receives a certificate of participation, a valuable addition to their CV and a recognition of their impact on global knowledge sharing.

For Organisations

Organisations benefit by becoming official Physiopedia Content Partners. This collaboration offers opportunities to highlight their scope of practice, showcase expertise, and provide staff or members with meaningful professional development. Organisations also gain visibility through Physiopedia’s media channels, positioning themselves as leaders in advancing rehabilitation education and practice.

For the Profession

Every project strengthens the profession as a whole. By growing a trusted, evidence-based global resource, Content Development Projects encourage collaboration between students, clinicians, and educators. They help to build a culture of openness, lifelong learning, and shared responsibility for the future of rehabilitation.

Why Get Involved?

Involvement in Physiopedia projects goes far beyond a classroom or clinic assignment. It provides authentic, real-world publication experience and inspires early-career professionals to actively contribute to their profession. By joining a project, you and your organisation play a role in building a charitable, global resource that supports the entire rehabilitation community.

How Does It Work?

Once you decide to start a project, Physiopedia will help you every step of the way:

1. We discuss your goals and requirements
2. We set up a dedicated project page on Physiopedia
3. We provide advice to ease participants into the project
4. We support you in supporting your participants
5. We celebrate your project and share its outcomes

See also: Projects Step by Step Guide and Projects FAQs

Ready to Start?

If you’d like to set up a project, please email us directly at: [email protected]

Start a Project