Asia Western Pacific region webinar series
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This free webinar is kindly hosted by the Japanese Physical Therapy Association.
The webinar is only open to members of World Physiotherapy member organisations in the Asia Western Pacific region.
Webinar title
Physiotherapy profession and technology
Date and time
22 January 2022, 10:00-11:30 UTC
Speakers
Introduction: Shinichi Daikuya, vice president of the Japanese Physical TherapyAssociation
Guest speaker: Suh-Fang Jeng, chair, World Physiotherapy Asia Western Pacific region
Panel speaker: Kentaro Nagata, physiotherapist, Kariya Toyota General Hospital
Panel speaker: Rieko Yamamoto, project assistant professor, department of rehabilitation medicine, Keio University
Panel speaker: Shintaro Kudo, professor, department of physical therapy, Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences
Webinar description
Technology changes our world.
In our profession, we can see digital practice, distance learning, robotics, telerehabilitation, digital health, and electrophysical agents.
Why and which aspect is it beneficial for our profession, and how? Having some examples, we will discuss and explore diverse aspects with audience
Learning objectives
- Share examples of physiotherapy practice and technology
- Discuss the possibility and applicability of technology in diverse settings
- Explore any issues relating to the use of technology in our profession and in the AWP region
