Physiotherapy New Zealand - Otago Branch

Upcoming Event:

Title: Post Hysterectomy Care
Presenter: Dr Carina Siracusa, PT, DPT, EdD, WCS, OncCS
Date: Thursday 8th August 2024
Time: 12:00pm via Zoom

Objectives:
• Describe the types of hysterectomy surgical procedures and the implications for physiotherapy
• Create a comprehensive plan of care for physiotherapy after hysterectomy

Pricing: PNZ Members: $40
Students: $20
Non-PNZ Members: $50

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Come and join us for a Knee Study Day!
WHEN - Saturday 10th August - 9am - 5pm
WHERE - School of Physiotherapy and Anatomy Museum
WHAT - The knee study day will begin with an ‘anatomy refresher’ session facilitated by Prof Steph Woodley at the Anatomy Museum at the University of Otago. This will be followed by sessions from several clinicians/academics from the School of Physiotherapy who are undertaking world leading knee related research.

PRICING - Otago Branch Member: $100.
PNZ Member: $150
Non-PNZ Member: $200

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PNZ Otago Branch are hosting Journal Club!
Come and join us online!

Picking clinical phenotype using symptom reporting post-concussion: Do they help, or do they hinder?

In this edition of the quarterly Otago Branch journal club series, we review common clinical profiles post-concussion and evaluate how methods of identifying injury phenotype may influence treatment outcome using the most recent evidence. This will be illustrated through review of a clinical trial where the effect of phenotype directed treatment was evaluated. Comparison of this trial to other trials with varying clinical decision making/ participant selection approaches will highlight any potential limitations of over-reliance on symptom reporting to inform clinical decision making and how we can avoid this in clinical practice.

ARTICLE - Cervicovestibular rehabilitation in sport-related concussion: a randomised controlled trial
HOSTED BY - Dr Olivia Galea and Melissa Thomson

WHEN - Wednesday 19th June at 7pm
WHERE - Online / via Zoom

PRICING - Branch member: $5.00 PNZ member and non-member: $10.00

See PNZ for registration link!

UPCOMING EVENT

The PSIG (Paediatric Special Interest Group) committee have asked us to share their seminar in May with you. This will be a hybrid event, details below:

Paediatric Symposium

If you are new into paediatrics, would like to work in paediatrics or have children coming into your practice then this Symposium is aimed at supporting you.
We are also happy to offer this to 4th year Physiotherapy students.

Title: New to paediatrics: holistic development

Location: Online Zoom & In-person in Middlemore Hospital, Auckland

Date: Saturday 11th May 2024

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

See PNZ events directory for more details!

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Central Otago Autumn Physio Series

- Do you feel confident with sideline identification of suspected concussion?
- Do you feel comfortable assessing your patients with concussion acutely with a view to optimising treatment options?
- How do you know your patient is ready for a return to sport?

Want to find out more?
Come and join us!

WHAT - Concussion Assessment and Management in the Sporting Context
WHEN - Friday 5th April 6:30pm
WHERE - Wanaka Community Hub or online

Check out PNZ for more details and to register now!

Hey PNZ Otago Branch!
Keen to meet other physiotherapists in Dunedin?
Come and join us for a drink!
TOMORROW night - Friday 9th February - 5:30pm onwards at Joes Garage (19 Frederick St, Dunedin)
See you there :)

Opportunity for Otago physiotherapists to take part in a research project. Focusing on current physiotherapy management of low back pain and factors that influence the change in clinical practice.

Should only take 15mins to complete + entry into win an Asics voucher!

Link below:
https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7NYK4WGWBJ7bc5E

The Otago Therapeutic Pool Trust has launched a survey to gather feedback on future options for the Physio Pool, which is currently located on Hanover Street, Central Dunedin.

The survey will form part of the feasibility study which has been commissioned by the Trust, supported by Te Whatu Ora and the Dunedin City Council. The DCC has supported the project by offering aquatic-related advice.

See the survey link below to let your voice be heard. More information via the link⬇️ survey closes 5pm Friday November 24th

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/dunedin-physio-pool

Have you registered for SPS 10?

The Southern Physiotherapy Symposium 10 is coming round quick - you don’t want to miss this one!! We have some incredible speakers and clinicians coming from across the globe right into our backyard!

🗓 3-5th November 2023
📍 Queenstown, NZ

Click the link to gain more information about the Symposium, see the speaker bios & find our scholarship links from the Physiotherapy New Zealand website.

https://pnz.org.nz/Event?Action=View&Event_id=3619

Happy World Physiotherapy Day to all clinicians and academics in our field!

For 2023 our focus is on arthritis and our role of physiotherapists in this condition. We have all worked with someone with a form of arthritis and/or know someone living with the condition. We all understand the important role we play & will continue to promote our input every day.

Ngā mihi to every physiotherapist in the Otago region & the country!!

World Physiotherapy day is tomorrow - check out the latest article in The Star based on the physiotherapists role in osteoarthritis. We have extremely knowledgeable clinicians and academics in our region, follow the link to read the full article.

https://www.odt.co.nz/the-star/physiotherapists-push-‘first-line’-health-approach

The Southern Physiotherapy Symposium (SPS10) is getting closer... Did you know we have two generous scholarship awards available to attend??

November 4th/5th 2023 in Queenstown NZ. Click the link below for information on how to apply and keep an eye on our social media for more details soon!

Remember we are now on Instagram as well, pnzotago to keep up to date!

https://pnz.org.nz/Event?Action=View&Event_id=3619