2020 has been an exceptional year for the global physiotherapy community, who have risen to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating both resilience and adaptability. The American Psychological Society defines resilience as “the process …
Juvenile arthritis is an umbrella term used for paediatric rheumatic disease, it is an autoimmune condition affecting 1 in 1000 children worldwide. The most common type is juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but the term also includes …
Read morePEDro celebrates Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month July 2020
15-22 June 2020 is World Continence Week, a global initiative run by the World Federation of Incontinence Patients with the support of the International Continence Society. Their goal us to help facilitate continence awareness and …
Read morePEDro celebrates World Continence Week 15-22 June 2020
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions in some countries presents an opportunity to reflect on what we have learnt so far and how we can shape the future. Madeleine Albright, the United States of America’s first …
Read moreTime to start thinking about physiotherapy beyond the COVID-19 pandemic
The PEDro team expresses its thanks and appreciation to physiotherapy organisations for their leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continues to impact worldwide, the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) and its Member …
Read morePEDro thanks physiotherapy organisations for their leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic
Since late February 2020 the world has witnessed the impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Italy. Physiotherapists have contributed to frontline care during this time. With the number of cases slowing, three …
Read moreResponse to the COVID-19 pandemic from Italian physiotherapists
May 2020 is #CFawareness Month, a time for those affected by cystic fibrosis, their families, healthcare team and supporters to raise awareness of the condition. Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that primarily affects …
Read morePEDro celebrates Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in May 2020
The PEDro team pays tribute to physiotherapists and other healthcare workers who are providing frontline care during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. We honour your bravery, dedication and expertise, and extend our sincere gratitude …
21 March 2020 is #WorldDownSyndromeDay. This year’s theme is #WeDecide, a campaign encouraging all people with Down Syndrome to participate fully in decision making that affects their lives. Physiotherapists who work with children and adults …
Read morePEDro celebrates World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March 2020
4 February 2020 is World Cancer Day. Created in 2000, World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement to raise awareness for cancer prevention and treatment world wide. This year’s theme, #IAmAndIWill, emphasises the …
Read morePEDro celebrates #WorldCancerDay on 4 February 2020
