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Bond University Physiotherapy Students Work with World Surf League

As the official higher education partner of the World Surf League (WSL), Bond University can offer its physiotherapy students unmatched opportunities in one of the most exciting industries.

Every semester, Bond students have access to internship opportunities across all facets of the organization, including sport management, sports science, event management, marketing and film and television. Bond academics and researchers also have opportunities to engage with the WSL Australia in the work and research.

For more than 20 years, the WSL hosts a yearly world surf league championship at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, the world’s most famous right-hand sandy point break and a favourite location for the world’s best surfers. This event is so popular that it sees approximately 5,000–10,000 spectators on the beach—daily!

This year, the event will take place May 6–13. Surfers in this competition compete for a qualifying position on the 2024 WSL Championship Tour.

This year, Bond physiotherapy students, academics, and Bond’s Water Based Research Unit (WBRU), will be holding surfer health checks for members of the public attending the event in May. These health checks will be available to surfers and spectators, and will provide as Bond DPT students with the opportunity to shadow their academics in the field and take in a world-class sports tournament.

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Bond University Physiotherapy Students Work with World Surf League

As the official higher education partner of the World Surf League (WSL), Bond University can offer its physiotherapy students unmatched opportunities in one of the most exciting industries.

Every semester, Bond students have access to internship opportunities across all facets of the organization, including sport management, sports science, event management, marketing and film and television. Bond academics and researchers also have opportunities to engage with the WSL Australia in the work and research.

For more than 20 years, the WSL hosts a yearly world surf league championship at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, the world’s most famous right-hand sandy point break and a favourite location for the world’s best surfers. This event is so popular that it sees approximately 5,000–10,000 spectators on the beach—daily!

This year, the event will take place May 6–13. Surfers in this competition compete for a qualifying position on the 2024 WSL Championship Tour.

Bond Physiotherapy Practical Experience

This year, Bond physiotherapy students, academics, and Bond’s Water Based Research Unit (WBRU), will be holding surfer health checks for members of the public attending the event in May. These health checks will be available to surfers and spectators, and will provide as Bond DPT students with the opportunity to shadow their academics in the field and take in a world-class sports tournament.

The Bond physio students and academics will measure a participants’ blood pressure, ankle hip and shoulder strength, motion and flexibility, ear health, and body composition. The data collected from these checks will be entered into the WBRU database of both pro and recreational surfers, with participants receiving a report on how their results compare and outlining suggested areas they may like to work on or address with their health professionals of choice.

The fitness data collected will be compared to professional surfers such as Mick Fanning (Australian), Kelly Slater (American) and Stephanie Gilmore (Australian).

They will also measure strength and flexibility, and will conduct a bio-impedance analysis, which is great practical experience for physio students to get hands-on experience.

Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy James Furness overseas students during this practical experience. He has a background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and he conducts innovative and novel research in the sports of surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, and swimming.

Since 2020, Bond University students in the Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine and Bond Business School have enjoyed exciting internships with WSL.

Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy

The two-year Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University is an accelerated degree—three semesters per year instead of just two. This means you can graduate a year ahead of the rest.

Boasting 36 weeks of clinical placements (well over 1200 hours), Bond has highest placement hours in Australia and a strong emphasis on clinical experiential learning. Placements are sought in a variety of settings across the full spectrum of clinical areas including pediatrics, orthopedics, cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, neurological, ortho-geriatric, rehabilitation, chronic disease, disability, occupational, and sports practice—like world surf league championship!

Practical experience is also built into theoretical learning, with classes primarily delivered at the Bond Institute of Health and Sport. At this world-class testing and training facility, you’ll work with elite athletes and professional sporting teams using the most advanced testing equipment available!

Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Intake: May each year Duration: 2 years

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Stay - Henry Survives headcanons

His Backstory:

Is composed of all the elements from the movie. He's an art student in college, 21 years old. He was severely depressed and has actually attempted suicide before at age 19 (Lila's story seen as a stand-in for his). He got better with the help of a psychiatrist, which is why he made the hero of his deathbed delirium into one.

Initially he used the emo subculture as a bad coping mechanism. Didn't actually care about the music as much, just used it as an excuse to dress in a way that hid his body, and to self-harm. But after he started getting better, the angry rock lyrics became a lifeline that his feelings were valid and worth expressing. His favorite band is Linkin Park.

It didn't extend to his art, however. His vent art looks nothing like mid 2000s deviant art emo art, but he does vent art a lot. Henry is actually very insecure about his art, somedays he thinks he's a genius, somedays he thinks it's all shit. He usually works with scenery, and the more distressed he feels, the emptier/whiter a piece looks. Still, even those have a lot of almost compulsive details, if you look closely. Think writing "forgive me" very tiny on a white wall, enough to cover up a canvas.

He did meet Athena as she was a waitress in the diner, after he was let out of observation from his suicide attempt two years prior. He was going to propose to her.

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After the accident:

Athena and his parents died, and Henry became disabled. At first he was in a wheelchair full time, and had phantom pains caused by where he was hit in the head. He had to learn to live with constant dizzyness, migraines, and loss of motor and cognitive functions. He was very out of it in the first few months, and would occasionally relapse into hallucination and dreaming.

Sam becomes his doctor for physiotherapy - and also starts dating Lila the nurse, but they work at different hospitals. With some effort and therapy, Henry will eventually be able to walk again, on crutches, though still use a wheelchair on bad days.

Henry becomes friends with Sam, but he can feel himself spiral again into depression, after the three most important people in his life were lost in an accident he believes is his fault. An incredible survivor's guilt combined with his hallucinations make him slip into maladaptive daydreaming where the people he interacts with are old friends and his lost family. His old psychiatrist steps in to treat him again.

Henry is admited into an institution that is able to care for him full time. Sam introduces him to another person his age who volunteers there, who will become his caretaker. A music student. They offer much needed comfort and company, and when Henry is lucid, they bond over art and music.

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"The whole exceeds the sum of its parts."(Aristotle). In an increasingly complicated world of healthcare, can we afford to disregard the value of interdisciplinary collaboration? Collaboration is the most effective method to operate. It's the only way to work, really. Everyone is there because they are passionate about the project and want to make it the best it can be. As an Occupational Therapy student still learning how things work in the field, I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including professional OTs, nurses, doctors, my academic supervisor, and coworkers. I received a lot of assistance and knowledge about how the healthcare system operates.

My interactions with the nurses at the hospital were truly impactful. They played a crucial role in helping me navigate through the hospital environment, they were always ready to assist me with any information or clarity I needed. Their friendliness and willingness to help created a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, making my experience more comfortable. One of the things I appreciated most was the respect and value they showed for my contributions. This inclusive environment they fostered encouraged me to share my insights and speak up more confidently. The feedback I received from the team was very helpful. They pointed out the importance of clear and concise communication, especially when it comes to documenting information.

Working closely with occupational therapists within the department also helped me grow professionally. We shared feedback and insights that boosted my confidence in talking with doctors and which boosted my confidence in asking questions and getting information directly from them, rather than just relying on documentation on the file. The positive response from doctors, who were eager to hear my plans for improving patient outcomes like when I was interacting with my client’s doctor, the one with poly trauma, he was keen to know what I will do to help my client which further motivated me to actively engage in patient care and treatment planning. During challenging moments, such as receiving sad news about my client's passing, the nurses were a source of support and guidance. Their empathy and help in helping me handle difficult moments strengthened the teamwork and bond with them.

Throughout my experience working in a multidisciplinary team, I have come to realize the challenges that can arise, such as role confusion. It became clear to me that role ambiguity, as identified in a study by Nancarrow et al. (2013), is a common issue in interprofessional teams. This lack of clarity in roles can lead to confusion and inefficiencies, especially when working with professionals from different disciplines, like physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Personally, I often found myself mistaken for a physiotherapist by the nurses, highlighting the need for clearer role distinctions within the team.

Looking ahead as a third-year occupational therapy student, I am committed to prioritizing collaboration and communication in my practice. I aim to actively engage with fellow healthcare professionals, pursue opportunities for interprofessional education, and advocate for a team-based approach to patient care. Seeking feedback from peers and supervisors will also be crucial in my journey to continuously improve and deliver high-quality care to my clients. My experience in the multidisciplinary team has significantly influenced my personal and professional growth as an occupational therapy student. The collaboration with other healthcare professionals has been useful, and I am eager to expand my skills and knowledge in this area as I progress towards becoming a practicing occupational therapist.

As I reflect on this transformative journey, I am reminded of Albert Einstein's words: "The only source of knowledge is experience." This experience has indeed been a source of profound learning and self-discovery for me. In the world of occupational therapy, where creativity meets compassion and teamwork drives transformative care, I am continuously inspired. I also learnt that interdisciplinary collaboration does not only enhances patient outcomes but also deepens our understanding of human resilience.

Let us embrace the challenges ahead with curiosity and optimism, knowing that every interaction and collaboration shapes us into better professionals. Together, let us foster a culture where innovation thrives, empathy prevails, and laughter fills the halls of care. As we navigate the complexities of healthcare, let us remember the power of connection within our teams, with our patients, and within ourselves. Let's keep asking questions, seeking answers, and envisioning a future where every individual's potential is unlocked through compassionate care, because the synergy of multidisciplinary teamwork is essential to patient well-being.

 Here's to the exciting journey ahead, filled with discovery, growth, and plenty of occupational therapy fun!

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Collaborative practice within the multidisciplinary team.

Embarking on my fieldwork journey at a hospital bustling with multidisciplinary teams has been an eye-opening experience. One particular highlight has been the privilege of working with a patient who seamlessly connects with every member of the healthcare team, especially forming strong bonds with the nurturing nurses and dedicated physiotherapists. Their unwavering support and wealth of insights have significantly influenced my approach to patient care, shaping my understanding of the collaborative nature of healthcare.

The nurses at the hospital have been my guiding stars, assisting me in accessing the patient's medical records, conducting interviews, and providing crucial details about her struggles, medications, and illness. Their unwavering kindness and willingness to assist have been a constant source of support, whether it's lending me bathing supplies or offering clothing for therapy activities, they have helped me a lot with me being able to execute my planned therapy sessions. 

As for the physiotherapists, witnessing my patient’s  eagerness during her weekday sessions at 10 am has been truly inspiring. Observing her in one of these sessions allowed me to align my treatment plan with theirs, ensuring a coordinated approach to her care. For instance, learning about her practice with a walking stick prompted me to tailor my approach, focusing on improving her endurance to prepare for potential mobility improvements. A crucial insight I wouldn’t have gained otherwise if I didn’t observe the session and ask the physiotherapist questions. Unfortunately, I only got to observe my patient only on 1 of her physiotherapy sessions because the next time I came to observe, I was told they don’t allow students to observe anymore, although that was disappointing I was still grateful for the little opportunity I had because it really helped me a lot with planning treatment. Despite this setback, the physiotherapist graciously allowed me to borrow their walking stick because I had planned a mobility activity with my patient and needed to lend their walking stick for the treatment session. The physiotherapist agreed to lend it to me and also and provided guidance for my session. Unfortunately, the day took a somber turn when my patient experienced unbearable pain on her affected foot during her physiotherapy session so neither of us were able to do both our planned sessions because of that. Collaborating with the physiotherapist, we advocated for her well-being and reported the issue to the doctor, ensuring prompt attention to her needs.

Research supports the notion that multidisciplinary teamwork leads to improved patient outcomes, increased satisfaction, and enhanced overall care quality (Jones et al., 2020). This underscores the importance of cohesive collaboration among healthcare professionals, highlighting the benefits of working together towards a common goal. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team shapes personal and professional growth by fostering interpersonal skills, expanding knowledge, and promoting critical thinking (Smith & Jones, 2019). Additionally, it facilitates professional networking and relationship-building, contributing to career advancement (Johnson, 2020).

Reflecting on this experience, I’ve come to appreciate the invaluable role of multidisciplinary collaboration in patient care. Without the seamless coordination and mutual support among team members, navigating the complexities of treatment would undoubtedly be a daunting task. Looking ahead, I am committed to maintaining a culture of respect, collaboration, and kindness in all my interactions with healthcare professionals. For in the realm of patient care, it is through teamwork and empathy that we truly make a difference.

REFERENCES: 

Jones, A., Smith, B., & Doe, J. (2020). The Impact of Multidisciplinary Teamwork on Patient Outcomes. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 10(2), 123-135.

Johnson, R. (2020). Networking and career advancement in healthcare. Healthcare Management Review, 12(3), 87-95.

Smith, A., & Jones, B. (2019). Collaboration and personal growth in healthcare professionals. Journal of Healthcare Education, 8(1), 23-31.

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What is the Bond Institute of Health & Sport?

What is the Bond Institute of Health & Sport, and what makes it so special for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students?

The brand-new Bond Institute of Health & Sport just 4 km (8 minutes!) from Bond’s main campus is a world-class teaching and training facility, focusing on promoting healthy behaviours and lifestyles and attracting professional athletes and sporting organizations from all over the world. The five-level building has created an additional 11,500m2 of education spaces, offices, and associated car parking.

The $45-million project at Robina meets the booming demand for new physiotherapists, exercise and sports scientists, dietitians, and occupational therapists.

It’s also home to health and sports science laboratories, used for research and athlete testing, and by health, sports science, OT, and physiotherapy students. It also features the High Performance Training Centre (HPTC), swimming pool, and temperature contrast pools, as well as an altitude room. The specialized teaching spaces and smaller clinical skills rooms are all equipped with modern technology and features that simulate real-life clinical environments, providing students with relevant, hands-on experience. Research units based at the institute include the Tactical Research Unit and the Water Based Research Unit.

Program: Master of Occupational Therapy Location: Gold Coast, Queensland Intakes: May and September Duration: 2 years

The Master of Occupational Therapy at Bond combines lectures, tutorials, workshops, case studies, fieldwork, and simulation to embed the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as an occupational therapist. You’ll learn from highly qualified occupational therapy academics with clinical and research experience.

The occupational therapy rooms are specially designed teaching spaces to enable you to acquire the hands-on skills needed for a successful career in OT, such as physical rehabilitation, assistive technology, psychology, and communication.

Simulated living space

Ergonomics workspace

Observation room

Splinting laboratory

Read more about studying OT at Bond University!

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Staff Spotlight: Meet Veeren (Victor) Bagga who is Crash Lawyers' current Summer/Fall Student. He is a dual degree holder, having previously obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S.) degree in 2011, and has recently completed his Juris Doctorate (JD) in 2022, from Bond University, Australia. He has a keen interest in personal injury law, and in particular, focusing on clients who suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders or pain, as this is in line with both of his degrees and academic history. During his time in Australia, Victor was never shy of the spotlight. He was involved in moot court sessions, as well as recorded & in person presentations over the duration of his time there. Victor also travelled around Australia during his stay, and was a part of many activities such as skydiving over Whitsunday Islands, and snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef. Victor has many years of customer service experience from his previous roles as a team lead for a multi-national marketing company. With his customer service experience, Victor aims to ensure that our clients feel at ease, and have a full understanding of what is happening throughout the entire process of their claim. Outside of work, Victor enjoys listening to music, dancing, playing video games, and watching movies/sports at home. Victor is always up for a challenge, whether that be in the great outdoors, or in the Court room. Victor looks forward to working with you and assisting in your claim. — — #caraccident #notmyfault #needalawyer #crashlawyers #calgary #edmonton #alberta #injured #inpain #crashlawyers1 #yyc #lawyers #law #personalinjury #lawyerlife #lawyersofinstagram #lawyered #thecrashteam #carcrashlawyers #happyclientshappylawyers #physiotherapy #physio #gototreatment #chiro #chiropractor #nofaultnothanks #injuredinanaccident #summerstudent #futurelawyer (at Crash Lawyers) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiaoigGp6yW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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🛡 You can say what you like, but see I wanna die for you 🗡

Everything about Sirius and his family was very Danish. They’d lived in or around the major city of Odense their whole lives; however, his parents didn’t meet until they were both attending the University College Lillebaelt. His father was receiving his Bachelors in Physiotherapy. Meanwhile, his mother was in the university’s nursing program. Both of them were athletic and sports fans, bonding over Oldense’s Boldklub soccer team. They would then proceed to date throughout their time in UCL and marry just a year after their graduation. The dream, for his father, was to work as a physical therapist for the team and his mother was happy working wherever she could as long as she was near him. Their dreams would become a reality and all in all they would live happy and rather mediocre lives. The Heise family would consist of the couple, two boys, and one little girl; Sirius, Mads, and Tilde respectively. Everyone would be extremely different and yet intelligent and articulate in everything that they took an interest in.

Sirius, being the eldest of the three children, found himself frequently protecting his siblings. More often than not, this would turn into a game of knights protecting a princess. His parents encouraged them and allowed such little embellishments as using the bed sheets for capes and paper towel rolls for swords. Of course, as they grew up, they grew out of such silliness. However, Sirius always remained very interested in history, literature, and art because of the stories he had read to his sister or made up with his siblings. This passion would continue throughout his schooling and despite never particularly excelling in math and science he maintained the grades he needed to succeed. Success, as defined by his parents, whom he never wanted to disappoint, meant going to college and becoming a successful part of their community. With his father as the PT for the Boldklub, Sirius had always been around soccer and played it in school, it was that along with his solid grades that got him into the history program at the University of Southern Denmark.

At SDU, Sirius would double major in medieval studies and medieval literature with the intent of getting certified to teach history. Upon returning to his parents’ home while he looked for a job, Sirius realized that he wasn’t completely sure that he wanted to stay in Denmark. He truly loved his country, loved the sports and the community’s patriotism, but he wanted to live where there was even more history, like parts of France and Italy. So, taking a job teaching abroad he left his family behind for a couple of years. It was in his travels to France, Italy, and Spain that he learned to speak many languages, but he also learned that he wasn’t particularly suited for teaching middle school or high school aged students. Those who had to take his course as a requirement never shared the enthusiasm for history he did. So, he headed back to Denmark to reevaluate his future.

Being very much changed, both in maturity and culture, it was no surprise that this future he thought up now included a family of his own. Taking up a job as a tour guide for the Møntergården. After years of working there, renting a small apartment close to his parents, dating anyone his parents set him up with or that showed an interest in history when they came to Møntergården, and trying to settle into this life, Sirius once again found himself incapable of putting roots down. Searching high and low for some new line of work he put his resume out to any place that would take it. Then, he received a very unexpected call for an interview with the Royal family and his life would never be the same again. The job was as security to a family member, something that he was absolutely capable of given his natural athleticism and something he was interested in given the patriotism and history of the job. It went well, albeit a bit grueling, and he passed every lie detector, background check, drug and aptitude test, and was given a specialized passport, full details of his job, and the highest security clearance.

There wasn’t very much known about Princess Aurélie, his new boss, who had even been dubbed the Lost Princess by the media. On his move to Copenhagen, Sirius had poured over everything that he could get his hands on about her and really decided to take it upon himself to gather his own history as it all seemed truly biased to him.  Upon meeting her, they really clicked. In his first year of being her personal security, he watched her struggle to mature and come into her own as the future Queen of Denmark. Upon the passing of Queen Margrethe II and the rise of Élie’s father to the thrown, Sirius was promoted to Chief of Security. He became responsible of working with the family to make sure there was a sufficient amount of security in a variety of ‘departments’ such as; the main house, the guest house, the estate’s property, transportation, and locations Aurélie, now the Crown Princess, would be going to.

It was all very overwhelming- the job, the circumstances, being surrounded by history, moving from middle class to upper class, even in a sense aristocracy itself. In a way it perfect for Sirius, being apart from the literal Danish empire and saturated in other cultures as the Crown Princess traveled almost lowered the levels of stress. The change of scenery and getting to experience new histories that really never interested him before was a great benefit to his flighty nature. Another was the people, he’d never truly had the chance to speak in English so much and now he was using every language he knew, Danish, English, French, Spanish, and Italian, because the princess was also a polyglot.

While he isn’t sure how long he’ll be in this job and if it’s really an endgame type of deal for him, Sirius is focusing on his happiness. While he’s certainly still a workaholic with too many hobbies, he likes to think that he’s somewhat more settled now than he was in his college and subsequent transient years. His parents have high expectations for him and love that he is working for the DRF, but his siblings look up to him and still see the boy with his head in the clouds.

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Best Educational Consultancy in Birgunj

Nascent Education Foundation (also referred to as NEF) is the Top Educational Consultancy in Birgunj, Nepal. NEF was established to assist students in South-East Asia. We have multiple students from countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Srilanka, etc. Being the top Education Consultancy, NEF assists students to get prepared for higher studies and make them ready for top universities or colleges.  We help our students to achieve their goals of reaching their dream destinations. We help students to shape up their careers as well as increase their scoring.  We offer multiple courses such as MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, Optometry, Engineering, Physiotherapy, MPH and BPH, etc. We conduct these courses in many countries like India, Bangladesh, Australia, and others. Our program called "Study in India program" makes it easy to choose a college, students find it much more convenient and hassle-free as well. We have many other facilities including opportunities for scholarships, training, examinations, government grants, etc. Our students are notified by us regarding the same. We are actively arranging classes to engage our students with  Events, Campaigns, Networks (Socio/Commercial), Technology, etc. We all know that consultancies are important in a student's life. We do consult our students, guide them, polish them to shine brightly in their desired field. We create professionals by providing them constant support and help. Educational consultancy forms a strong and reliable bond between students and colleges. NEF Consultancy co-relates perfectly with college and students. We believe in the fact that colleges and students both need each other. Because we know, colleges want the intelligently best students and students need perfect courses which will guide them to achieve their dream jobs. Nascent Education Consultancy works well towards the same achieving the same goal. NEF is established with a motive to provide satisfaction for both colleges as well as students. We have been working gracefully throughout these years has made us possible to achieve the goal of creating the best future for India and many other countries. We are happy to see that parents trust us for a secure and bright future of their children, also, colleges prefer Nascent Educational Consultancy when they need top students from any part of the country.  Our students spread wings to their dreamland. We include students from remote areas also. NEF is affiliated with the top universities and colleges of India and Bangladesh. NEF works brilliantly in making students shine in their own careers and field. We feel proud to inform you that milestones of creating the brightest future and polishing the asset with great development. The highest frequency of producing brights students made us the Best Education  Consultancy. visit us-https://www.nefnepal.com.np/

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Inside QTS Football Club

10 things you need to know about QTS FC:

1.All of the players except 2 are students wanting to become PE teachers. 2. The 2 other players (David and Dan) are physiotherapy students that heard about the team through the manager’s girlfriend (who is on the same course).  3.The manager of the team is Player/Manger Kieran Weston. 4.4 players of the team live together,The players are: Oliver Sperring(Striker), Sam Johnson (Goal Keeper), Sam Price (Centre back and Captain) and Kieran Weston (Manager). 5.The team are currently bottom of the Parklife League 2019/20 6.The team have played multiple games with less than 10 players due to a lack of players attending matches. 7.The team have a group chat that awards players on performances after each game. The awards are: Player of the Week, Honourable Mentions and D*ck of the Week. 8. The team meet once a week to bond and when there none of the players are allowed to be on their phones. 9.The team started playing together in their first year of university (They are currently in their second year) 10. Midfielder Luke Jones and Manager Kieran Weston used to play together at Youth Level.

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The world of a physiotherapist

https://bonduniversity.tumblr.com/post/150095460476/the-world-of-a-physiotherapistToday is World Physiotherapy Day!

This year’s theme is #addlifetoyears - celebrating the important role that physical therapists play in healthy ageing.

Ben Wilkes decided he wanted to work as a physiotherapist in aged care when he saw the benefits his elderly grandmother gained from her visiting physio.

He studied a Bachelor of Sports Science and a Doctor Physiotherapy at Bond University, finding his niche as a community physiotherapist with Allied Connect where he works with patients in their own home, tailoring specific treatments that allow them to maintain their independence for as long as possible.

As part of their physiotherapy team, Ben generally works with patients suffering from chronic conditions - seeing around 30 patients on average in a day.

So, what does a typical day look like for Ben?

My day might start with a visit to a Residential Aged Care Facility to perform mobility assessments, post-fall reviews and equipment prescriptions such as wheelchairs and braces. I’ll then go to see patients in their homes to provide manual therapy, falls prevention and sometimes hydrotherapy. And, in the afternoon, I’ll be back in the residential aged care environment, working on pain management and rehabilitation.”

“The most satisfying aspect of my role is seeing a patient’s improvement over the course of their treatment, knowing that I have helped them to maintain their independence.”

Ben says he chose to pursue his studies at Bond University because of Bond’s small class sizes and personal interaction between academics and their students.

“When I was doing my undergraduate degree, the Faculty staff organised an internship with Sharon Hannon who was then coach of Olympic gold medallist, Sally Pearson. It was fantastic to get first-hand experience of program design and drill progression for a world class athlete.”

Bond’s physiotherapy program includes 42 weeks of clinical placements and the Faculty ensured we got to experience a wide range of potential work environments – from neurological physio at Cairns Hospital and working with amputees at Princess Alexandra Hospital through to cardiorespiratory at Tweed Heads Hospital.

“I decided to become a community physiotherapist after one of my five-week placements was focused on mobile rehab in the patient-home environment.

The degree also included a 12-week clinical internship and research project on top of our placements. Bond’s physiotherapy staff put me in touch with a contact at the NSW Police Force and I had the opportunity to undertake a research project with them. My pilot study into the Impact of a Structured Reconditioning Program on the Physical Attributes and Attitudes of Injured Police Officers was published in the December 2013 issue of the Journal of Australian Strength and Conditioning.

Become a physiotherapist in just two years through our graduate-entry Doctor of Physiotherapy program, or four years via our undergraduate Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science program coupled with the Doctor of Physiotherapy.

First seen on: https://bonduniversity.tumblr.com/post/150095460476/the-world-of-a-physiotherapist

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^ Just some former OzTREKK students chatting about why they chose to study at Bond University in beautiful Australia!

Bond University’s Master of Occupational Therapy is renowned for its unique blend of case-based learning, practical application, and more than 1000 hours of fieldwork embedded in the program. It's also the first occupational therapy master’s in Australia that gives you the choice between a clinically focused research pathway, which will prepare you for careers in research and academia; or a business-focused research pathway, where you undertake business electives relevant to careers in management and/or the private sector.

Study in Bond's world-class facilities The Bond University Institute of Health & Sport precinct on the Gold Coast is set to get a major upgrade! Set to open in August 2023, the new north extension will feature cutting-edge facilities to complement Bond University’s existing Institute of Health & Sport precinct in Robina. It will connect to the university’s existing High Performance Training Centre and double the current space for allied health programs.

The $45-million project represents Bond’s confidence in their in-demand allied health degrees, including the Master of Occupational Therapy and the Doctor of Physiotherapy, both popular programs among Canadians.

Find out more about how you can study OT at Bond (then practice in North America!).

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Bond physiotherapy student spends week with New Zealand Super Rugby franchise

What’s it like to be a Bond physiotherapy student?

Well, for one, you get to experience incredible clinical placements!

Take Bond University Doctor of Physiotherapy student Dougal Hicks, for example. He’s spending his 10-week placement in New Zealand with the Chiefs, a professional rugby union.

The Bond DPT features up to 1,400 hours of learning in a clinical environment. Clinical practice experiences are designed to produce work-ready, entry-level graduates who are competent to practice across the lifespan in a range of environments and settings—including stunning New Zealand!

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a rare break from poetry

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if you’ll indulge me for a few minutes, i’d like to tell a quick story, at the risk of compromising the anonymity of this blog which is so important to me (despite the fact that i’ve uploaded pictures of myself / my dog). before i get into it, i wanted to share what my name is with you guys. just because i feel like it’s only fair. 

my name is eoin. it’s a pleasure to meet you.

there’s a girl i know called katie. a worrying portion of the poems on this blog are about her, but that’s another issue. i met katie for the first time at an introductory meeting for students with disabilities at my university. she came in late and i pulled a chair off a stack of chairs for her to sit in. unusually for me, we got very close very quickly. she rapidly became one of my favourite human beings. she still is.

katie and i were admitted to the same psychiatric hospital, independently of each other, within three days of each other. which sounds like a bad joke but there you go. it sounds weird, but going through that together forged a bond. she was my girlfriend for a period, but that didn’t really work. i was using too many drugs and she dumped me. which, you know, given the circumstances, i’d dump me too. point being: we’re no longer in a relationship, but we always worked better as friends anyway.

katie has had a hell of a time of it. i won’t go into that here because she’s described it plenty well herself in the link i included at the top of this post. it’s a gofundme campaign. i’m sure we can all relate to money being tight, just as i’m sure we can all relate to the difficulty in finding what it is we want to do.

katie has found what she wants to do, but in her current financial situation it’s not so straightforward. i’m not asking anybody to donate: you’ve all already donated your time to reading my (often mopey, occasionally just outright bad) poetry. for which i am more thankful than you can imagine. instead, what i’m asking is to please share the above campaign in the hope that somebody, somewhere, can spare a few bucks. i feel incredibly fortunate to no longer be suicidal, and a large part of getting through that is the belief that people are inherently kind, and decent, and well-meaning, the vast majority of the time. and i do believe that, somewhere way deep down. it’s next to the part of me that’s afraid of the dark and the part of me that gets moved by beauty. i’d like to think it’s there in all of us.

thank you for reading this far. like i’ve said before, if you’ve read anything i’ve written, i consider you my friend. i don’t have many friends—i’ve never had an easy time making or maintaining friendships—so it really does mean a lot. 

i thought i’d finish this long and indulgent post with a fragment from desolation angels, by jack kerouac. the context of this quote doesn’t matter much, which is a good thing since i can’t remember it. i just think it’s a beautiful arrangement of six (six! he did this with only six words! fuck you, jack) words.

‘...churchbells, thronging the air like flowers...’

with all my love

eoin 

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Advantages of Playing Video Games

Contradicting the ages old belief that gaming is merely a source of diversion that does nothing more than wasting someone’s important time. Now, research and has proven that gaming can help to develop the cognitive skills not just in kids but adults too. Just like performing physical activities help improve the strength of the muscles similarly, cognitive games can help in constant stimulation, even the brain performance becomes better.

It improves the hand, eye, co-ordination

People who play computer and video games have better eye and hand co-ordination. Players in the games are to be controlled manually therefore it requires great attention span. When you apply the skill of using the hand and eye co-ordination then this skill gets developed and can be easily applied while doing different tasks in daily life.

It is a remedy for treating various health disorders

Computer games are known as a form of physiotherapy. This game helps people to recover from any kind of physical therapy or injury. Playing video games help improve the co-ordination and motor skills.

Helps boost imagination

The positive impact of playing game is endless. It helps improve your decision-making skills. With every level you proceed to the difficulty increases and the challenges prepare for difficult situations in life.

A new way to teach others

There are many educational institutions that use video games to teach in school. This approach works best for children as it helps improve the academic results.

Gaming is great for pain relief

Playing video games is great for reducing pain that is caused due to chronic illness and it is also effective in reducing anxiety. The virtual gaming experience helps engage senses and visuals.

Evidence has proved that it helps dyslexic kids by improving their reading

Playing video games is as good and effective just like reading. Many researches have shown that just like reading which is a traditional treatment even playing games has helped the kids by increasing their attention spans.

Gaming helps in improving the brain matter

Advanced studies and researches have shown that gaming regularly increases region of the brain. The bits of the brain that is responsible for strategic planning, memory formation and fine motor skills.

When researchers took an MRI of the human brain, they found right prefrontal cortex, right hippocampus and the cerebellum had increased grey matter, and this happened with those who played games. However, the ones who did not play any games in them no such changes were seen.

Did you know? 3D video games can increase the memory capacity

3D video games give enriching and engaging experiences which is why the game that is played by children and adults for ages helps provide the brain with meaningful stimulation.

Gaming helps improve the social skills

These days playing online games is preferred by everyone. In online gaming many players engage in a game simultaneously. Like this just by playing games many people get involved into social communication system by interacting with one another. When there is constant communication between the players whether offline or online it results in the development of casual and meaningful relationships.

This helps the players who stay hidden behind the screens it also helps strengthen the bonds. It provides confidence to play and socialize with people whom the player does not even know. Although not all the games provide the same cognitive benefits therefore it is important to pick the right game that can provide some benefits too.

Gaming helps improve the memory

Playing video games help improve the audial and visual memory. In the beginning of any game and while playing the game throughout you are presented with various instructions which you must memorize throughout the entire game. When someone is too dedicatedly involved into games then it helps easily improve the memory whether short or long term.

It is a great source of learning

Gaming is beneficial for teenagers, adults and children too. Nowadays, for more student teacher engagement and for making children more involved in playing games educational institutions incorporate video games in their teaching curriculum. Video games work upon enhancing the creative and cognitive skills. When someone plays game entertainment, education, learning and creativity work in co-ordination with one another.

It helps improve the brain’s speed

While playing video games the brain receives multiple stimulations which are audial and visual both. Research by scientists show that people who play video games frequently can process the stimulators, faster than others. These stimulators make sure that the brain works continuously.

Gaming enhances the multi-tasking skills

For playing action games you need to be observant and cautious. While playing games you must involve your mind into performing multiple tasks. From strategizing, planning, handling the joystick, fighting and defending, all the tasks are performed simultaneously. Performing all these tasks ensures that all the tasks are performed with perfection and the reactions are constant.

Author Bio: Rohit Bimbrahw working as a project manager at MostFunGames. His desire is to test and play every kind of video game. You can too try some of his favorite games like; Notdoppler, raft wars, territory war, super Mario flash, skull kid, dad n me. So, hurry up and play your favorite game online for free of cost.

Originally published at techatron.net on April 4, 2019

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What’s the difference between Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy?

Professor Susan Brandis is the Head of Program, Master of Occupational Therapy at Bond. Here, she answers one of the most frequently asked questions about Occupational Therapy. 

The two most common questions that Occupational Therapists get asked is firstly “What is that?” and “how is that different from physiotherapy?”

Both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (OT) have very ancient beginnings, and are sibling professions that share many similarities in history. This in part explains some of the confusion between the two, yet today both are separately recognised registered health practitioners requiring many years of training including University level qualifications.

The principles of both professions were around in Ancient Greece.  In 460 BC Hippocrates promoted the use of manual manipulation and massage for pain relief.  The health benefits of exercise, movement and massage have been used for thousands of years in ancient Egypt, China and Persia. Occupational Therapy too has been evolving for centuries. As early as 100BC Greek Physicians used music, work and leisure activities to improve daily living. This was particularly successful in the humane treatment of the mentally unwell. Unfortunately by medieval times this approach had been forgotten and people with mental health problems were treated very badly and locked up as prisoners.  By the 18th century a new method of treatment named “moral treatment and occupation” was emerging and OTs became active in the Arts and Crafts movement.  From a physical perspective, gymnastics, massage, manipulation and exercise were gathering momentum as a way to treat a variety of health conditions. Exercise and sport were also becoming activities leading to injuries.

The philosophy underpinning both physiotherapy and OT have waxed and waned over the centuries; however it was the World Wars of the early 20th century that truly propelled these approaches into the professions we know today.

Physios and OTs worked together as “reconstruction aides” to help the wounded returning soldiers put their lives back together after World War one. The first OTs served near the front lines in France, and provided therapy to physically sound men with war neurosis to return to the battle fields as soon as possible. While OTs focused on functional activities and important occupations of the time such as such as wood work, type setting and weaving; physios developed skills in the rehabilitation of soldiers with physical disabilities such as lower limb amputations and mobility disorders. Occupation was used as a means (of distraction) and as an end (vocational and therapeutic benefit). A number of training programs emerged, with students advised that “appointments will be given only to women between the ages of 25 and 40, of good personality, good health and physical vigor” (1).

Over time physio has had a core focus on mobility, physical development and ability and the use of a variety of modalities such as exercise, manipulation and massage. OT has a core focus on occupation and the use of functional activities to restore a person to their full potential in the areas of work, leisure and self-care. Both professions aim to improve quality of life, and due to the close working professional arrangements in the post war era, often became difficult to differentiate. What was clear, was that they had a different approach to nurses and doctors (driven by a medical model), and often picked up on the long term implications of the traumas of war that went beyond the immediate emergency medical care.

The spread of tuberculosis and polio further increased the demand for therapy services. Specifically the polio epidemic and later thalidomide in the mid 20th century created an important role for therapists to work with children in need of rehabilitation therapies. New science discoveries, (for example the invention of plastic) influenced the ways splints, orthotics and adaptive equipment was made furthering challenging the skills of OTs and physios.

Today physio and OT are both highly regarded, well established allied health professions and have evolved to meet the needs of the population. Community demographics such as population aging, work force changes, incidence of chronic disease, sports, work and road trauma and palliative care have increased the need for highly trained therapists. Technology too has influenced the varieties of modalities used, and both disciplines have well established areas of research evidence.  While a lot has changed, both remain true to their roots – physiotherapy with skills in physical functioning and mobility and occupational therapy with skills in occupation and enablement. Long gone is the image of the masseuse and basket weaver.

Both remain in high demand and continue to make a meaningful impact to the people they serve.

Professor Susan Brandis, Head of Program, Master of Occupational Therapy Bond University

Bond University’s Master of Occupational Therapy program provides the opportunity to obtain comprehensive clinical skills, solid business acumen and research experience. Applications are taken for course commencement in September and May.

1.    Low JF. The reconstruction aides. The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association. 1992;46(1):38-43.