Ignite Physio: A Community Connecting Canadian Physiotherapists

Want to learn how to get more confident with delivering telehealth? Join our new FB group to help rehab professionals tackle telehealth! Learn what platforms are best to use... Collaborate on ways to assess in a virtual environment Learn how to market your clinical services in a telehealth world Explore additional treatment options that are optimized for telehealth delivery Here's the link to join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/tackle.telehealth/

Are you wanting to become more confident with telehealth physio? Make sure to join a new group we launched: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tackle.telehealth/

Have you signed up for our 30 Day Challenge to Elevate Your Clinical Practice? Join other Canadian physios in 4 weekly challenges that include teaching, group calls and PRIZES! The goal is to help move beyond acquiring new info and make small, but powerful changes in your clinical practice. ... Here are some of things you’ll learn during this challenge: What to do everyday that will help you reset after any stressful clinic day How to make clinical case reviews more meaningful and easier to do Why this one skill will improve your patient connection more than anything else A 3 step process for making significant mindset shifts in patients with chronic pain To learn more and signup: https://ignitephysio.ca//announcing-our-30-day-elevate-yo/

Just finished a recording for the challenge!

Just sitting down to record a clinician meditation for the week one challenge! Make sure to join if you haven’t yet. It’s going to be awesome!!

Excited to share about our upcoming 30 Day Challenge for Canadian PTs! Weekly challenges, LIVE community calls, new insights and practical tips...what's not to love!?! Here are some of things you’ll learn during this challenge:... What to do everyday that will help you reset after any stressful clinic day How to make clinical case reviews more meaningful and easier to do Why this one skill will improve your patient connection more than anything else A 3 step process for making significant mindset shifts in patients with chronic pain To learn more and register: https://ignitephysio.ca//announcing-our-30-day-elevate-yo/

Join us for our upcoming 30 Day Challenge to Elevate Your Clinical Practice! It's starting Feb 29. Make sure to sign-up and join this awesome opportunity to improve yourself and your practice! To learn more and signup: ... https://ignitephysio.ca//announcing-our-30-day-elevate-yo/

Have you checked out this recent ignitephysio podcast episode? Hear Andrew & Maxi's conversation where Andrew shares how his approach with 3 patients opened the door to provide the space for patients to tell their story, and become more empowered in their own recovery. https://player.captivate.fm/aeeb1c4b-31a2-4fda-ab81-f9e7e5c

Here's a quick update on what's coming to ignite!

This is why it's awesome being a physiotherapist!

We all love hearing people's inspiring career journeys. In the first feature of our Alberta PT Spotlight, learn the story of Paul Hunter and his work with Olympic athletes! #physiotherapist http://bit.ly/35DsgiK

Although the efforts of our academics and researchers are fundamentally needed and valuable, it is an error to think that we can make reliable, predictable treatment decisions based on research of any kind. Read more about why clinical specialist Jeffrey Begg thinks Canadian PTs are being fooled.

Listen in to some great conversation in this podcast with hosts Andrew and Maxi as they discuss why it's so important to celebrate success with our patients. #physiotherapy http://bit.ly/348fZBm

Did anyone get a chance to watch the documentary this weekend about Connor McDavid's knee recovery journey? Such an amazing story!! https://www.sportsnet.ca//whatever-takes-connor-mcdavid-d/

Check out this toolkit by Physiotherapy Alberta - College + Association which helps physiotherapists promote healthy aging in community-dwelling older adults. http://bit.ly/36Mp2tE #physiotherapist

Is establishing healthy posture and tech habits with our younger patients just as important? http://bit.ly/314sxcm

Have you considered the importance of sleep health in patient recovery? Our podcast discusses how PT's can take a leadership role in educating patients about sleep. http://bit.ly/2RrMlnC

Just finished #physiotherapy school and not sure which post-grad courses to take? Find out what seasoned clinicians recommend when you're starting out. http://bit.ly/30VtfZH

Been to a course that you loved? Or have some constructive feedback for one? Leave a review on ignitephysio! http://bit.ly/2FCFGQr

Dr. Judy Chepeha discusses her work in developing non-op shoulder rehab guidelines. #podcast #shoulder http://bit.ly/2YqDkwH

How can physiotherapy students succeed in their placements? Mary Cavanaugh shares some tips: http://bit.ly/2DNXOGg

Are you preparing for the PCE and wondering what resources to use to help you get started? Check out our Top 10 List of Best Resources to Prepare for the PCE.

This episode of the ignite podcast with hosts Andrew and Maxi explores how therapeutic touch is beneficial for both assessment and connection with the patient.. #physiotherapist http://bit.ly/2OGvGuM

In this segment of our Alberta PT Spotlight series, we feature the inspiring 18-year career of Josh Bashow and his dedication to helping clients with spinal cord injuries. #physiotherapist http://bit.ly/2RKLVsO

Which is Best Post Total Knee Replacement: Device vs. Ice : http://bit.ly/2VZyFiz

[Podcast] Episode 32-Pain Neuroscience Education Part 2: Practical Application Using a Case Study http://bit.ly/33JjxtD

This Introduction to Health Coaching for Physiotherapists Toolkit by Physiotherapy Alberta - College + Association provides a clinical resource to promote self-management strategies in patients with chronic conditions. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2MYwKJu #physiotherapist #healthcoach

Terrific PT Tool: The Temporomandibular Joint: A Video Breakdown. http://bit.ly/2VNZJRG

You'll enjoy this podcast with hosts Andrew and Maxi as they interview Dave Walton about his findings from a cross-country trip with Physio Moves Canada. You'll learn valuable insights on the trends he's seeing, and the future of the #physiotherapy profession. Check it out! http://bit.ly/34y4cgr

Should We Push For "No Pain No Gain" With Our Patients After All? http://bit.ly/30H3mwt

Have you recently taken a course? Leave a course review on ignitephysio and let others know what you thought about it! Check it out here http://bit.ly/2MSFJeV

Check out a great interview with 3 special guests about pain neuroscience education: Episode 31-Pain Neuroscience Education: Practical Perspectives from our Guest Panel: Part 1 https://ignitephysio.ca//episode-31-pain-neuroscience-edu/

Grab a coffee and join Andrew and Maxi for another great podcast episode, as they discuss vulnerability in leadership and leaning in to discomfort in order to grow as clinicians. http://bit.ly/34tCrWe

There is no doubt that exams can cause extreme stress and anxiety. Check out our tips to help manage your stress here!

Grab your favourite beverage and join hosts Andrew and Maxi for an important discussion on the management of burnout in the PT profession. #physiotherapist http://bit.ly/34mGfZl