Posted April 14, 2018 10:31:36For the past couple of years, CBC’s Forensic Physiotherapies team has been helping our fellow Canadians to solve their own crimes by using their medical knowledge to help solve crime scenes.In a video that was recently posted to their Facebook page, Forensic Physiatry Clinic patients are shown taking the first step […]
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned that a lack of funding is holding back the NHS in the run up to Christmas, as he revealed plans for a £10bn infusion of money.The Government will spend £10billion on NHS care at Christmas, according to Mr Hunt.It comes as the Government unveiled plans to invest in the […]
In September 2018, a woman at Beaverbank’s physiotherapy Clinic in Perth’s west was assaulted and hit in the head with a large rock while performing physiotherapy on a child. The woman, who did not want to be identified for fear of reprisal, described how she felt like a “panda”.“I was on the verge of tears when […]
Posted February 13, 2020 08:50:33In the world of videogames, band-addled gamers have a particular problem.Many of the games featured in the popular Call of Duty series have a mechanic where you’re forced to pick up a bandaid to avoid certain death.These band-adhesive bandages are also frequently seen on the back of an arm or leg […]
The word “paediatrics” has become a buzzword in many professions, but for a pediatric physician, it can be a scary term that can be difficult to navigate.And while there are many doctors who specialize in pediatric medicine, there is a small but growing number of pediatricians who specialize exclusively in pediatrics.In the first few weeks […]
A Calgary woman who says she is a “lifecaring physiotherapist” has been given a new lease on life after getting her right knee reattached.Kimberly Pascucci has had her left knee amputated because it is too painful for her to walk.Her family had to move after she had an infection.Kimberly has been doing physiotherapy for more […]
Physiotherapists will often prescribe massage therapy to patients with back pain.Unfortunately, many patients do not find it helpful.But a new study by the University of Pennsylvania shows that physiotherapy treatment is effective in reducing pain in those with back problems.Physiotherapy is a treatment that aims to reduce muscle tension and improve circulation to the body.In […]
I was a good student, but I didn’t have an academic qualification.That’s the thing about being allergic to food: you don’t get a degree in chemistry.So I was very frustrated, because I was just eating everything.When I started to get allergic to peanuts, my first reaction was, “Oh my God, this is a huge problem.I […]
The key to understanding your doctorate physiotherapist, which will help you get the most out of your experience and get the medical training that is right for you, is to understand the role they play in your career and their clinical role.The roles that they play are not only what you are expected to do […]
When you have a concussion, you may not have an accurate diagnosis.You may not be able to tell whether your symptoms are caused by the concussion or if they’re due to a chronic condition like a blood clot.But you might know what to do if you have symptoms, so why not consult with a physician?You […]
