The Emergence and Global Significance of the tDPT The transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) program has emerged as a pivotal advancement in the field of physical therapy worldwide. This program is designed to bridge the gap between master’s level education and the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, providing practicing …
INTRODUCTION TO PARKINSON’S DISEASE Physical therapists are commonly involved in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, and Parkinson’s disease is the prototypical example in older patients. As a matter of fact, in Africa, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is occurring more frequently than in the past. Many possible reasons exist, including better diagnostic …
Ambulation is an important function of the musculoskeletal system, and in physical therapy, some consider gait as a sixth vital sign (Larson et al., 2023). In this setting, it is crucial to assess the environment and recognize the challenging situations wherein specific gait proficiencies are required. This assists therapists in …
The Olympics started last week, and I have been intensely following the progress of many teams and individuals. My real interest lies in the personal stories of these athletes, their will and drive to be able to compete at the highest levels. There are many stories coming from individuals who …
Dear Colleagues and Readers, For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is starting, and we would like to wish them a Ramadan Mubarak! Every year and at least 10-11 days earlier, Muslims observe Ramadan. This holy month is a time for reflection and prayer, as Muslims believe the angel Gabriel spoke …
Hello Everyone! It has been a tumultuous year to say the least, but we wish you all a wonderful new year ahead as we continue our ongoing initiative to bring our communities greater access to quality rehabilitation services. As you know, we have always adopted the position that Syllabi was …
Dear Colleagues, We continue introducing the tDPT program from the University of Montana as it is our flagship affiliation but also because it is an important program going forward and is enhancing our leadership capabilities in the field. This webinar is introductory to our Ghana and Burkina Faso cohorts who …
Hello Everyone and I’m glad to be writing you. Last month, Syllabi conducted a webinar with guest students from the University of Montana’s tDPT program who shared their first hand experience and helped shed light on the merits of the program. We were glad to hear positive review of the …
Hello Everyone! While events around us are taking center stage on the evening news, we thought it would be a good time to divert your attention to our ongoing Africa Initiative, which has just completed enrolment of our third cohort. Since we began our collaboration with Rehab Essentials we have …
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