Welcome to another episode of Physio Foundations, a podcast about the knowledge and skills that provide the foundation of expert physiotherapy or clinical practice.

In this week’s episode I talk to specialist neurological physiotherapist and Monash university educator Professor Prue Morgan about the knowledge and skills that provide the foundation of her expertise in neurological physiotherapy. Prue is a highly experienced clinician and educator and students/clinicians of all areas of practice will find this episode really interesting. Prue gives us some great tips to consider in the examination of a person with a neurological condition and talks about the pathways that clinicians can take to add research and education to their own clinical practice. Great information here from a giant of neurological physiotherapy practice, research and education. Remember to like, share and subscribe!

In this conversation:

• 1:49 ‘I was never a sporty child…’ Prue’s story of finding her calling in neurological physiotherapy
• 3:57 What does a neuro physio do?
• 5:54 You need well-developed observational skills
• 7:15 Rain stops play!
• 7:32 Understand normal movement first
• 8:45 Foundational knowledge essential for neurological physiotherapy
• 9:04 Manage ‘non-motor’ impairments – neglect, dysphasia, dyspraxia
• 10:30 Know your neuro anatomy
• 11:20 Unique communication challenges
• 13:50 How does teaching improve your clinical practice?
• 14:40 Prue’s top teaching tips – bring people along on your journey
• 16:50 Pathways for clinicians to enter research or teaching
• 19:45 Find out more about Prue

Prue’s research and teaching profile: research.monash.edu/en/persons/prue-morgan

Stay tuned for more about Prue’s research and Churchill fellowship in future episodes.

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