COVID-19 Australian Physiotherapy Association Update - Natalie Fini

A special episode discussing the current landscape of physiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. We chat with Natalie Fini, Lecturer at University of Melbourne and Chair of the National Neurology Group of the Australian Physiotherapy Association about all the things that the APA and the National neuro group are doing to support us during this time.2:17 - Intro3:30 - Nat's role within the APA4:20 - Summary of what the APA is doingTelehealth:5:30 - Private Health Insurance and Neurological Clients8:00 - Resources for telehealth and remote therapy13:25 - Medicare and telehealth14:15 - The current landscape of servicesEssential Service Physiotherapy:15:15 - What work is the APA doing to keep us essential17:00 - Sub-optimal hospital dischargesBusiness Support:18:20 - What work is the APA doing to support businessesQ&A:19:50 - Staying active during COVID-1921:30 - Safety during telehealth25:20 - Problem solving tech with ABI patients28:25 - Assessments with TelehealthAll links discussed can be found here:http://aneurophysio.com/covid19apa/