Global Physio Podcast

Global Physio Podcast
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Global Physio Podcast

The Global Physio Podcast explores global health from the perspective of a curious physiotherapist. The podcast will feature interviews highlighting physiotherapists and other professionals working in global health practice, education, training or research. Deep dives on global health concepts and hot topics will also occur in solo episodes. New podcast episodes will air on the 1st day of each month, with occasional bonus episodes. This podcast is supported in part by the Global Health Division (GHD) of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association; however, the opinions and views expressed in the episodes don’t necessarily reflect those of the GHD.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    GP059: World Indigenous Physiotherapy Alliance with Ray Gates

    Today’s guest is Ray Gates, an Aboriginal Australian (Bundjalung) physiotherapist with over 20 years experience as a PT and with Indigenous health. He was the first Aboriginal PT to become a member and later Chairperson of the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s (then) Indigenous Health Committee. He was a founder of the first Indigenous Physiotherapy Support Network … Continue reading "GP059: World Indigenous Physiotherapy Alliance with Ray Gates"

    55 min

  2. FEB 9

    GP058: Exploring Critical Consciousness with Stephanie Lurch

    Today’s guest is Stephanie Lurch, a storyteller, activist, leader and physiotherapist. A dynamic award-winning educator, Stephanie has worked across multiple settings in the healthcare and education sectors, bridging the gap between academia and practice. Her career has been distinguished by a wide breadth of clinical, teaching and real-life experiences including working with the Cirque du … Continue reading "GP058: Exploring Critical Consciousness with Stephanie Lurch"

    50 min

  3. JAN 7

    GP057: Memoirs of a Global Health Physiotherapist with Hilary Crowley

    In today’s episode, the co-hosts interview Hilary Crowley who is a physiotherapist and an author. Hilary published a travel memoir entitled “Mini Saga in South Africa” about a year that she spent working around South Africa in the 1960s. This was during apartheid which started in 1948 and continued until 1994. Her experiences there led … Continue reading "GP057: Memoirs of a Global Health Physiotherapist with Hilary Crowley"

    57 min

  4. 12/29/2024

    GP056: Learning from a Community Rehabilitation Worker Program in Northern Ontario

    This episode, we are lucky to have Colleen, Margaret, Kirsten and Denise, who are all a part of the Community Rehab Program in Northern Ontario, Canada, share their experiences on the program. Community rehabilitation workers in this program are local Indigenous community members trained in providing rehabilitation to support Elders in their community. We talk … Continue reading "GP056: Learning from a Community Rehabilitation Worker Program in Northern Ontario"

    56 min

  5. 10/14/2024

    GP055: Sport and Justice with Tracy Blake (Part 2)

    Today’s episode is Part 2 of a two-part series featuring Tracy Blake (she/her). The only daughter of Trinidadian immigrants, Tracy and her youngest brother were raised in the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-faith, working class neighbourhood of Rexdale in Toronto, on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Anishinabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewa, and Huron-Wendat peoples, as well … Continue reading "GP055: Sport and Justice with Tracy Blake (Part 2)"

    1h 29m

  6. 10/14/2024

    GP054: Sport and Justice with Tracy Blake (Part 1)

    Today’s episode is Part 1 of a two-part series featuring Tracy Blake (she/her). The only daughter of Trinidadian immigrants, Tracy and her youngest brother were raised in the multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-faith, working class neighbourhood of Rexdale in Toronto, on the traditional territory of many nations, including the Anishinabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewa, and Huron-Wendat peoples, as well … Continue reading "GP054: Sport and Justice with Tracy Blake (Part 1)"

    1h 26m

  7. 09/08/2024

    GP053: Teaching and Practicing Around the World with Jennifer Allen

    Today’s episode focuses on the fascinating career of Jennifer Allen, a Canadian-trained physiotherapist who is a former Chair of the Global Health Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Jennifer has practiced and taught physiotherapy all over the world. Jennifer discusses her experience at World Physiotherapy Congress in Dubai in June 2023 and emerging roles for … Continue reading "GP053: Teaching and Practicing Around the World with Jennifer Allen"

    47 min

  8. 06/16/2024

    GP052: Urban Planning and Health with Alex Heilmann

    Today’s episode, we have Alex Heilmann, a Masters student at UBC, studying Community Planning. He is from Boston originally and moved to Vancouver to study Planning, particularly Transportation Planning. His work and projects relate to transitioning cities away from car dependency. We cover a range of topics on how urban planning and city design impacts … Continue reading "GP052: Urban Planning and Health with Alex Heilmann"

    51 min
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The Global Physio Podcast explores global health from the perspective of a curious physiotherapist. The podcast will feature interviews highlighting physiotherapists and other professionals working in global health practice, education, training or research. Deep dives on global health concepts and hot topics will also occur in solo episodes. New podcast episodes will air on the 1st day of each month, with occasional bonus episodes. This podcast is supported in part by the Global Health Division (GHD) of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association; however, the opinions and views expressed in the episodes don’t necessarily reflect those of the GHD.

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  • Creator
    Global Physio Podcast
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2016
  • Show Website
    Global Physio Podcast

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