A day of sharing took place on October 5th, bringing together students from IFMK Les Mureaux and IFMK CFRP Valentin Haüy in Paris. Accompanied by their instructors, Emma Brévost and Lucile Choisel, the K2-L2 students from Les Mureaux met their Parisian counterparts. IFMK CFRP Valentin Haüy offers training adapted for visually impaired individuals.
This day was part of UE12 of the third semester, focusing on disability. The objectives included raising students' awareness of different disability situations, exploring adaptations in physiotherapy training and daily life, developing observation and reflection skills regarding disability, and fostering professional posture when facing patients or colleagues with disabilities.
The morning began with three shared practical training sessions (TD): lower limb massage, passive hip mobilization, and postural correction sequences (SDR). Students from both cohorts were mixed to practice together and exchange on their learning techniques.
Following a convivial lunch break on the Chaban-Delmas esplanade, a shared anatomy session was offered. It featured demonstrations of adapted pedagogical techniques for understanding anatomy, such as mobilizing real bones, drawing diagrams in space by moving the learner's body, drawing on the learner's back, and using modeling clay.
To conclude, students participated in workshops raising awareness about visual impairment and guiding techniques, led by an orthoptist and two locomotion instructors. The day ended with a debriefing session with the instructors and a psychologist specializing in supporting visually impaired individuals.
This day was considered a complete success by both the supervising professionals and the students. Future collaborations and actions are already being considered for 2027.
