E-learning CPD Resources
POD-NMD have developed a suite of free and interactive e-learning resources for physiotherapists via John Walton LMS e-learning platform.
Accessing the platform:
- pod-nmdtraining.talentlms.com
- From CPD tab on pod-nmd.org
- Login / register using NHS or academic email (commercial emails need manual permission)
- For assistance email us on: nmdtraining@newcastle.ac.uk
This resource is available to all healthcare professionals around the globe and provides the latest information and on-demand learning resources regarding the management and assessment of patients with neuromuscular conditions. Content is currently available for supporting patients with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy and other disease areas for physiotherapists are in the pipeline.
Why learn with POD-NMD LMS?
- 24/7 on-demand access.
- Courses developed by leading clinicians and physiotherapists in NMD around the world.
- Earn certificates for your CPD portfolio.
- Earn digital badges and share your achievements online.
Some of the courses available on POD-NMD LMS…
Introduction to LGMD
Audio guided slides and resources for: LGMD and how it presents, features of LGMD and management and the future of treatment…
NSAD Practise & Reliability
Improve your confidence and reliability in scoring the NSAD assessment for LGMD with interactive quiz style assessment items…
Additional Resources
DMD HUB
DMD Hub: The ultimate mission of the DMD Hub is to ensure that all patients living in the UK with DMD, including children and adults, have access to clinical research opportunities.
Up-to-date resources for Motor performance scales can be found here.
For training items related to DMD scales please go to POD-NMD LMS platform
Paeds NS Assessment _different modes of assessment_guide_June2020 v1
1. DMD North Star PHYSIOTHERAPY Assessment_final_April21
4. Adult DMD PATIENT QUESTIONNAIRES_final_June20
5. DMD RESPIRATORY Assessment_final_June20
Adult NS Assessment _different modes of assessment_guide_June2020 v1
Adult North Star Physiotherapy Assessment Training check list_official
All physiotherapists contributing data to these networks should have received one of the following for all relevant assessments.
- Initial face to face training via the network
- Face to face training via clinical trial in the last year
- Updated training via face to face or Webex
The following assessments should have been covered:
- North star ambulatory assessment and timed tests
- Performance of upper limb module (PUL 2.0)
- Summary of arm function (adapted Brooke scale)
- Egen Klassifikation scale (EK2)
