This is the second of two blog posts which reproduce articles from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association's excellent recent "Diversity in Practice" issue of their news magazine Physiotherapy Practice. A huge thank you again to the authors and the CPA for permission to post this here. NB: While this article contains a lot of detail specific to Canada, I am sure that the content will resonate for many physiotherapists across the globe. IEPT: Imagining an Encompassing PhysioTherapy Jeffrey J.D. Andrion, PT, BScPT, MA, PhD(c), CPA Member since 2004. An emerging social justice researcher, Andrion's areas of interest are in health policy and equity. He is currently completing his PhD in … [Read more...] about Imagining an Encompassing Physiotherapy
CPN Salon update – book your place now!
CPN Salon - book now places limited! The Critical Physiotherapy Network will be meeting for a 1-day CPN Salon (mini-conference) after WCPT2017 in Cape Town, South Africa. Wednesday 5th July 2017: 10am-5pm - central Cape Town venue The Stack. Cost is US$62 including lunch. Expand your thinking: Stimulating speakers, facilitated critical dialogues, dreaming the future! Program includes: 2 keynotes confirmed (details to follow - speakers from Norway and South Africa) session led by CPN chair Dr David Nicholls (New Zealand) on the current state of critical physiotherapy globally facilitated discussion led by Dr Barbara Gibson (Canada) and Dr Jenny Setchell (Australia) on key … [Read more...] about CPN Salon update – book your place now!
Creating a safe environment for trans populations in physio
This is the first of two blog posts which reproduce articles from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association's excellent recent "Diversity in Practice" issue of their news magazine Physiotherapy Practice. A huge thank you to the authors and the CPA for permission to post this here. On considering your role in creating a safe environment for trans populations in physiotherapy. By Katherine Harman, PT, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Physiotherapy, Vice Chair Senate (Student Affairs), Dalhousie University, CPA Member since 1981; and Greyson Jones, Dalhousie University, Sociology and Social Anthropology, Graduate Student. © Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Physiotherapy Practice, Diversity … [Read more...] about Creating a safe environment for trans populations in physio
CPN Salon – indibaniselwano encinci yobuzaza bequmrhu labeluli mizimbaGcina umhla!
A huge thank you to Nondwe Mlenzana and Michael Rowe (CPN Exec member) for this isiXhosa translation. For the English version see here. For Spanish and Norwegian versions see here. Gcina umhla! Le ndibaniselwano yobuzaza bequmrhu labeluli mizimba iyakuba yintlanganiso yosuku olunye CPN Salon (indibaniselwano encinci) emva WCPT2017 eNtshona Koloni, eMzantsi Afrika ngolwesiThathu umhla ka 5 July 2017: 10am-5pm – indawo izakwaziswa. Yandisa ukucinga kwakho: Izithethi ezikhuthazayo, intetho yobuzaza encedisayo, ukuphupha ngekamva! Ungasithumelela umyalezo nge Email ukuzibekela indawo kumaziso we CPN Salon yaye ubeyinxalenye yabantu abafumana imiyalezo. Ngolwesithathu umhla we 5 … [Read more...] about CPN Salon – indibaniselwano encinci yobuzaza bequmrhu labeluli mizimbaGcina umhla!
CPN Salon after WCPT – Hold av datoen! Reserva!
A huge thank you to CPN Exec members Viviana Da Silva and Wenche Bjorbaekmo for these Spanish and Norwegian translations. For the English version see here. Reserva!! La Red de Fisioterapia Crítica se reunirá para un salón de 1día CPN (mini-conferencia) después de WCPT2017 en Ciudad del Cabo, Sudáfrica. Miércoles 5 de julio 2017: 10 am-5pm - lugar TBA. Amplíe su pensamiento con diálogos críticos facilitados, estimulantes oradores, soñando el futuro! Envíenos un correo electrónico para reservar su lugar en el salón inaugural CPN y unirse a la lista de correo. Miércoles 5 de julio de 2017: 10 am-5pm En un lugar encantador (TBA) en Ciudad del Cabo, Sudáfrica. Por favor, … [Read more...] about CPN Salon after WCPT – Hold av datoen! Reserva!
CPN Salon – a mini-conference in critical physiotherapy
Book now! The Critical Physiotherapy Network will be meeting for a 1-day CPN Salon (mini-conference) after WCPT2017 in Cape Town, South Africa. Wednesday 5th July 2017: 10am-5pm - central Cape Town venue The Stack. Cost is 62USD. Expand your thinking: Stimulating speakers, facilitated critical dialogues, dreaming the future! Email us to book your place at the inaugural CPN Salon and join the mailing list. Program includes: 2 keynotes confirmed (details to follow - speakers from Norway and South Africa) session led by CPN chair Dr David Nicholls (New Zealand) on the current state of critical physiotherapy globally facilitated discussion led by Dr Barbara Gibson (Canada) … [Read more...] about CPN Salon – a mini-conference in critical physiotherapy
Call for Papers: Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation, Special Disability Studies Themed Issue
If you are not yet aware of the The Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation its worth having a look. Their mission overlaps with the CPN and they publish work in a variety of (peer-reviewed) genres, including perspectives pieces, personal narratives, reflections, poetry, video or photo essays, and original research articles. Their stated purpose is to ‘raise the consciousness and deepen the intellect of the humanistic relationship in the rehabilitation sciences’. The journal currently has a call out for a special issue devoted to expanding the conversation between disability studies and rehabilitation. Here are the details: The Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation is a … [Read more...] about Call for Papers: Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation, Special Disability Studies Themed Issue