In the last of the current series, HSB ATW physios Luca, Paula and Mats take a look at the professional physio training which they completed before matriculation at HSB.

To what extent did it make them fit for practice?

How was the step from theory to practice and taking on the assessment of real patients? In the modern discipline of physiotherapy, what could be usefully added or changed?

Physio:logical! will be back with you in the autumn with a new cohort of physio students. If you have not checked out series 1 and 2, they come highly recommended.

Stay tuned, and we'll talk to you again soon!

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In this episode Evelina, Melina and Matthis talk about their time at the physio school. How was it? What did they expect? And finally, how was the exam?

Have you ever wondered whether people should exercise when pregnant and if so, how much? In this episode we'll check out the topic of physical activity during pregnancy and explore the potential benefits that regular exercise can offer. Stay tuned!

The following references will allow you to do some background reading if you like:

1. G. Teuchert-Noodt et al. (2009). “Mütterliches Verhalten während der Schwangerschaft hat Auswirkungen auf die kognitive Entwicklung des Kindes und auf die Ausbildung von Lernstörungen.” https://www.ulrich-kraft.de/resources/Artikel/Gleichgewicht20131103.pdf

2. Gascoigne, Emily L. et al. (2023). “Physical Activity and Pregnancy Outcomes: An Expert Review“. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM 5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajogmf.2022.100758.

3. Schlicht, W. (2019) “Bewegung in der Schwangerschaft und nach der Geburt”. https://www.lzg.nrw.de/_media/pdf/ges_foerd/bewegungsfoerderung/faktenblaetter/schwangere_faktenblatt_lzg-

4. Pivarnik, James M. (1994) „Maternal Exercise During Pregnancy“. https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-199418040-00001.

5. Rajkowska-Labon et al. (2014). “Efficacy of Physiotherapy for Urinary Incontinence Following Prostate Cancer Surgery.” https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/785263.

6. Davenport, Margie H. et al. (2019). “Exercise for the prevention and treatment of low back, pelvic girdle and lumbopelvic pain during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis“. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2018-099400.