Neuro Respiratory Physiotherapy Academy

📣 Attention Physiotherapists! Join our FREE masterclass: 5 Simple Ways to Elevate Your Effectiveness for Patients with Neuro Muscular Disorders. 🧠✨

Ready to increase your knowledge, reduce risks, and improve your confidence? This masterclass is designed to provide you with practical strategies to enhance your practice and help you on your way to deliver exceptional patient-centred care.

🗓️ Available Sessions: Thursday 3rd October at 10:30am AEST Tuesday 8th October at 12:30pm AEST

Limited time only—don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to elevate your effectiveness and transform your outlook on this complex patient population.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to book your FREE place today!

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Feedback Highlight

We’re thrilled to share this incredible feedback from one of our dedicated physiotherapists! 🙌 Our course not only enhanced their skills but also boosted their confidence in managing neuro-respiratory conditions. Their journey with us has been truly transformative, making a significant impact on their practice and patient outcomes. 🌱

Thank you for your kind words and continued commitment to excellence in patient care. Together, we’re making a difference!

Neuro Respiratory Physiotherapy Academy

Your role in patient care, especially for those with neurological disabilities, is crucial. Failing to see the full scope of your impact can lead to missed opportunities for enhancing patient outcomes. Not fully acknowledging your contributions can limit your effectiveness, potentially leading to inadequate care and poorer recovery for your patients. Recognising the importance of your role empowers you to advocate for necessary interventions and collaborate effectively with the healthcare team. This not only improves patient outcomes but also elevates the standard of care in your practice.

Neuro Respiratory Physiotherapy Academy

🌟 SMA Awareness Month: Let's Make a Difference! 🌟

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy. This month, we are raising awareness about SMA to support those affected and advocate for continued research and treatment advancements. By understanding SMA and spreading the word, we can help improve the quality of life for individuals with this condition and their families.

Join us in supporting SMA awareness this month. Share, learn, and advocate for a brighter future for all those impacted by SMA.

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🌟 Success Story Spotlight 🌟

We are beyond excited to share this amazing feedback from one of our passionate physiotherapists! 🙌 Our course has significantly enhanced their expertise in managing neuro-respiratory conditions, and the confidence gained has truly transformed their practice. 🌱💪

Your dedication to improving patient outcomes is inspiring, and we’re honored to be part of your professional journey. Together, we’re elevating the standard of care! 💙

Neuro Respiratory Physiotherapy Academy

🌿 More Than Just a Trend: The Power of Self-Care 🌿

Self-care isn't just a trend—it's essential for your well-being and effectiveness as a physiotherapist. It's about maintaining your physical and mental health in a demanding profession. 🌟 By integrating sustainable self-care habits into your daily routine, you can stay focused and energized, preventing burnout and improving patient care. 🌱 Prioritizing self-care is a key component of a balanced work-life approach.

📚 Download our free resource on the risks and responsibilities for physiotherapists managing respiratory disorders to transform your practice. Visit the link in our bio! 💪

Neuro Respiratory Physiotherapy Academy

🌟 National Stroke Week 2024 🌟

💬 Did you know? Bulbar dysfunction after a stroke can lead to aspiration pneumonia, a serious complication.

🤔 How can we help? Physiotherapists and speech pathologists work together to manage risks and improve patient outcomes.

1. Key positioning techniques to optimise swallowing function

2. Collaborative strategies to reduce aspiration risk; and

3. Holistic multidisciplinary approach to stroke recovery

👩‍⚕️ Join us in raising awareness and celebrating the teamwork that makes a difference in stroke recovery.

Neuro Respiratory Physiotherapy Academy

"From comprehensive content to practical applications, our course is making a tangible difference. Hear how it’s enriching our students’ practice every day."


Neuro Respiratory Physiotherapy Academy

Research shows that whilst CPGs, in theory, should provide busy physiotherapists with easy-to-use tools that support efficient access to current best evidence in ways that inform their daily clinical practice decisions, their uptake rarely occurs at the speed of evidence production.

Lack of time along with lack of resources, lack of skills to access and understand research evidence, misperceptions of EBP, lack of managerial support, lack of generalisability of research and what constitutes quality evidence are all consistently reported to be major barriers to effective uptake of research evidence into clinical practice.

We all have dedicated our lives to caring for others. We are busy, pulled in many directions and despite this always reflecting and striving to be better, so that we can positively impact people’s lives. As a neuro respiratory physiotherapist who has worked in this space for 18 years, there are some overarching principles backed by the latest research and I am here to simplify it for you.


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"Transforming practice one course at a time. Our students are gaining the confidence and knowledge to excel in their field. We’re so proud of their progress."

🧠🌬️ Reflecting on the importance of challenging the status quo in clinical practice, it is crucial for physiotherapists to critically evaluate the care plans inherited from colleagues. Often, we may find ourselves continuing with established protocols without considering whether they are truly the best approach for the patient at hand. 🩺✨

In clinical settings, this pattern can result in stagnation or deterioration in patient outcomes if no one reassesses the situation. The problem arises when we fail to cross-check and challenge existing interventions, thereby limiting their effectiveness and potentially doing a disservice to both patients and our roles within the team.
Consider these steps:

1. Evaluate the Plan:
When encountering a new patient, take a moment to critically assess the current plan. Reflect on whether it addresses the patient’s unique needs and circumstances at that moment.🤔

2. Seek Support:
If uncertain, consult with a more experienced colleague to discuss clinical reasoning and develop a comprehensive plan. This collaborative approach ensures that interventions are well-informed and effective.

3. Commit to Growth:
Recognize the responsibility to enhance your skills and knowledge, empowering yourself to make independent decisions and challenge the status quo. This commitment ensures that you provide the highest level of care and efficacy in your practice. 📚💪

For those interested in further exploring the complexities of spinal cord injury and neuro-respiratory weakness, we offer a free PDF guide on the risks and responsibilities in this area. This resource aims to help you identify and address any gaps in your knowledge and improve your clinical practice.


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Next time you are in the room with a patient and considering the ‘do no harm’ principles, try considering the following first:

1. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Are the decisions truly in the best interest of the patient, or do they stem from a lack of confidence and understanding of the necessary assessments and red flags?

2. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Seek assistance and further education if unsure about your knowledge and skills in this area. Confidence in your practice is essential for effective intervention.

3. 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: To support ongoing professional development and ensure comprehensive patient care, we offer a free guide on the risks and responsibilities for physiotherapists working with spinal cord injuries. This resource is designed to help identify and address gaps in knowledge and skills.


Neuro Respiratory Physiotherapy Academy

"Our students are raving about the course! It's incredible to see how it's transforming their practice and boosting their confidence in managing neuro respiratory patients."

...and that's a wrap!

The inaugural intake for Respiratory Management in Spinal Cord Injury - Systematic Approaches for Physiotherapists is complete!

If you missed out, join our priority list to be the first to know when our next intake will be via the link in bio.

But for now, I'll be a little quieter on here, focussing on the safe arrival of baby #3! Any questions don't hesitate to reach out either here or via our email address [email protected] and our team will get back to you as soon as we can.

...and that's a wrap! The inaugural intake for Respiratory Management in Spinal Cord Injury - Systematic Approaches for Physiotherapists is complete! If you missed out, join our priority list to be the first to know when our next intake will be via the link in bio. But for now, I'll be a little quieter on here, focussing on the safe arrival of baby #3! Any questions don't hesitate to reach out either here or via our email address [email protected] and our team will get back to you as soon as we can. @nrpacademy_ #respiratory #physio #onlinecourse #sci #physiocourses #spinalcordinjury #physiotherapy

Last call... 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟭𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 ⏰

Right now you have a safe opportunity for nurturing and enrichment, empowering you with the knowledge and confidence to provide the highest quality care to your patients with neuro respiratory disorders for just $797.

Enrol via the link in bio. Let's do this!

Last call... 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟭𝟬 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 ⏰ Right now you have a safe opportunity for nurturing and enrichment, empowering you with the knowledge and confidence to provide the highest quality care to your patients with neuro respiratory disorders for just $797. Enrol via the link in bio. Let's do this! @nrpacademy_ #respiratory #physio #onlinecourse #sci #physiocourses #spinalcordinjury #physiotherapy

Here's your final reminder...

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 ⏰

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𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆 - 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 is an online self paced program that focusses on strengthening your understanding of respiratory insufficiency in spinal cord injury whilst sparking passion, clarity and confidence.

Enrol via the link in bio. Can't wait to see you inside!

There is weak consensus against PEP devices for cough and secretion clearance in people with SCI that have expiratory muscle weakness (this includes use of oscillating positive pressure devices).

In other words, positive expiratory pressure devices should not be provided to improve secretion clearance in people with SCI who have expiratory muscle weakness.

So what are the respiratory interventions recommended in the recently published SCI clinical practice guidelines and how do we implement them?

𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲! 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼.

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There is weak consensus against PEP devices for cough and secretion clearance in people with SCI that have expiratory muscle weakness (this includes use of oscillating positive pressure devices). In other words, positive expiratory pressure devices should not be provided to improve secretion clearance in people with SCI who have expiratory muscle weakness. So what are the respiratory interventions recommended in the recently published SCI clinical practice guidelines and how do we implement them? 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲! 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼. Was this post helpful? Leave a YES in the comments if it helped you. @nrpacademy_ #respiratory #physio #onlinecourse #sci #physiocourses #spinalcordinjury #physiotherapy

Don't miss out!

Learn how to deliver the highest quality complex respiratory care to your spinal cord injured patients across the continuum of care (ICU, acute, rehab and community). Senior clinician physiotherapist Jac Agostinello is running an evidence-based online course showing you how to assess, identify risk and effectively treat spinal cord injured patients with respiratory insufficiency.

8 CPD points, over 5 hours of videos and over 120 quiz questions.

Spark your passion, clarity and confidence by signing up before 31st July and enjoy 5 amazing bonuses!

To enrol click link in bio 💫

1 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺. Don't forget the amazing 5 bonuses you get if you sign up this round.

If you have any questions, post them below and we will do our best to answer them.

Just in case you missed it, I'll let you in on a little secret 🤐 we won't be re-opening enrolments until next year and the price will be going up. So if you're on the fence, take that leap, you won't regret it.

I promise to be there to catch you on the other side with lots of virtual encouragement!

Link to enrol in bio.

1 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺. Don't forget the amazing 5 bonuses you get if you sign up this round. If you have any questions, post them below and we will do our best to answer them. Just in case you missed it, I'll let you in on a little secret 🤐 we won't be re-opening enrolments until next year and the price will be going up. So if you're on the fence, take that leap, you won't regret it. I promise to be there to catch you on the other side with lots of virtual encouragement! Link to enrol in bio. @nrpacademy_ #respiratory #physio #onlinecourse #sci #physiocourses #spinalcordinjury #physiotherapy

Been wondering what the key learning moments are within our 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗖𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 online course?

Wonder no more! 👩🏼‍💻

Are you as excited as I am?

Link in bio to enrol.

Been wondering what the key learning moments are within our 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗖𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 online course? Wonder no more! 👩🏼‍💻 Are you as excited as I am? Link in bio to enrol. @nrpacademy_ #respiratory #physio #onlinecourse #sci #physiocourses #spinalcordinjury #physiotherapy

The Respiratory Management in Spinal Cord Injury course will give you:

1️⃣. A clear, graduated and simple path of learning that will help solidify your understanding of respiratory insufficiency and its importance
2️⃣. Strengthened knowledge and clinical reasoning around the effective assessment and treatment of respiratory insufficiency across the continuum of care (acute, rehabilitation and community settings)
3️⃣. A deep dive into a case study, including insightful recorded videos with a spinal cord injured consumer who has had challenges with respiratory function and many interactions with physiotherapists throughout his life
4️⃣. Written, printable resources to support your clinical practice including decision making flow charts and cheat sheets

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟱 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀!

𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼.

The Respiratory Management in Spinal Cord Injury course will give you: 1️⃣. A clear, graduated and simple path of learning that will help solidify your understanding of respiratory insufficiency and its importance 2️⃣. Strengthened knowledge and clinical reasoning around the effective assessment and treatment of respiratory insufficiency across the continuum of care (acute, rehabilitation and community settings) 3️⃣. A deep dive into a case study, including insightful recorded videos with a spinal cord injured consumer who has had challenges with respiratory function and many interactions with physiotherapists throughout his life 4️⃣. Written, printable resources to support your clinical practice including decision making flow charts and cheat sheets 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟱:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟱 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀! 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗼. @nrpacademy_ #respiratory #physio #onlinecourse #sci #physiocourses #spinalcordinjury #physiotherapy

It's just a few days now until our free information session goes LIVE 💻

Come along to this free session where we will show you inside our learning platform and explain everything that's included. If you have any burning questions this session is the perfect place for them. To presubmit a question, post it below ⬇️ and we will do our best to answer it for you.

Link to register in comments below.

It's just a few days now until our free information session goes LIVE 💻 Come along to this free session where we will show you inside our learning platform and explain everything that's included. If you have any burning questions this session is the perfect place for them. To presubmit a question, post it below ⬇️ and we will do our best to answer it for you. Link to register in comments below. @nrpacademy_ #respiratory #physio #onlinecourse #sci #physiocourses #spinalcordinjury #physiotherapy

Not going to lie, it's a lot!

Right now you have a safe opportunity for nurturing and enrichment, empowering you with the knowledge and confidence to provide the highest quality care to your patients with neuro respiratory disorders for just $797.

Link in bio to get started.

Not going to lie, it's a lot of content! Right now you have a safe opportunity for nurturing and enrichment, empowering you with the knowledge and confidence to provide the highest quality care to your patients with neuro respiratory disorders for just $797. Link in bio to get started. @nrpacademy_ #respiratory #physio #onlinecourse #sci #physiocourses #spinalcordinjury #physiotherapy

1 week until our free information session goes LIVE 💻

Come along to this free session where we will show you inside our learning platform and explain everything that's included. If you have any burning questions this session is the perfect place for them. To presubmit a question, post it below ⬇️ and we will do our best to answer it for you.

Link to register in comments below.

1 week until our free information session goes LIVE 💻 Come along to this free session where we will show you inside our learning platform and explain everything that's included. If you have any burning questions this session is the perfect place for them. To presubmit a question, post it below ⬇️ and we will do our best to answer it for you. Link to register in comments below. @nrpacademy_ #respiratory #physio #onlinecourse #sci #physiocourses #spinalcordinjury #physiotherapy