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March 2012Vol. 27 No. 2

Out of AfricaHowa student’s experience ofworking inUganda changedhis life

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Innovation: Ideas into Action.Physiotherapy in a challenging environment

This year’s theme will focus on maintaining and continuing toimprove the standards of physiotherapy care to our patients

in the context of change and challenge.

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CONTENTSOut of Africa 4Sourcing the Evidence 6Health and Well-Being Programme 7WCPT Update 8CEO Column 9Professional Advisor’s Corner 15Clinical News: Management of Shoulder Issues 16CIG/Branch 18Advertising Directory 20Pull Out: Policy on the Application Processfor Surveying Members for Research Purposes

EditorialSpring is finally in the air! The weather is warming up (a little), St.Patrick’s Day approaches,daffodils are starting to bloom and Easter eggs are on sale. I always think that at a timewhen New Year’s Resolutions might be waning, March is a great month for newbeginnings, spring cleaning and getting mind and body active again after a long winter.

It is with fresh thoughts in mind that I am proud to again bring something new toFirsthand thismonth.Newpolicies and guidelines are compiled byworking groups of theSociety and approved by the Board on an on-going basis, but members are not alwaysimmediately aware of this information.We thought it would be helpful if a different policyor guideline document was printed in full in each monthly edition of Firsthand, somembers can be kept up to date on current governance issues. This month’s featuredocument is the Policy on the Application Process for Surveying Members forResearch Purposes, presented as a handy pull-out. This particular document links wellwith an important notice to members on page 10 regarding participating in researchsurveys.

Our First Up section this month brings you a heart-warming story on page 4 written byStuartGarrett,MISCPdetailing the voluntarywork he has carried out inUganda. JohanneMurphy, MISCP presents information on a new health and well-being initiative at NaasGeneral Hospital on page 7,and due to recent queries,we bring you a reprint of last year’sarticle on“Sourcing the Evidence,”written byDr. Keith Smart, MISCP on page 6.

Check out the ISCP section thismonth asRuaidhriO’Connor, CEOpresents the exclusiveresults of the February e-zinemember survey regarding the newname for PhysiotherapyIreland.The Journal prepares to take a step up in class to join the ranks of internationalpublishing house IOS, and as of June 2012 will be made available to hundreds ofuniversities worldwide.

We follow up our Clinical News Section from last month with another informative articleon “GP Management of Shoulder Issues,”written by Edel Comer, MISCP and VictoriaPercy,MISCP. The article was published in the February issue of the Irish Medical Times.

Do you have a fresh idea for spring? Do you think your fellowmemberswould like to readabout it? If so, contact us at [email protected] to submit your article.

Regards,Kerry McLaverty

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Our graduate Stuart Garrett atKisiizi Hospital,Uganda with5-year old cerebral palsypatient,Anthony.

Honorary EditorKerry McLaverty MISCP

Advertising EditorClaire Trotter MISCP

Publications CommitteePublications Committee this month:Ruaidhrí O’Connor ISCP CEOAoife Mac Eoin Communications &Events Co-ordinatorSharon O’Connor MISCPJennifer Greene MISCPMary Cassells MISCP

ContactsREMINDER!Deadlines now vary frommonth tomonth.The deadline for the next issue is14th March.Check www.iscp.ie for the deadline tosupply advertisements and/or editorialthroughout 2012

All jobs (Classifieds), products, andcourses and also the Diary of Events i.e.calendar of all courses/conferences ofinterest to members should be sent to:Advertising:[email protected] and pictures (high-resolutionand captioned) should be sent to: Edi-torial: [email protected] Journal of the Irish Society of Char-tered Physiotherapists is: PhysiotherapyPractice & Research NEW! (See p 9 forupdate)

Research articles & reports should besent to:[email protected] Design Manager &Design this issueValerie Seery

Production ManagerStewart O’Connell

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New Honorary EditorKerry Mc Laverty

“March is a greatmonth for newbeginnings…”

returned to Kisiizi hospital, to complete my electivephysiotherapy placement in 2010. After my finalyear in college I worked in Delhi (2011) as aphysiotherapist at a shelter for disabled men andboys, and taught English in a slum.

Practical/ClinicalMy experiences volunteering really influenced myoutlook on life and how I approached myphysiotherapy education, particularly thepractical/clinical side. I received the ISCP AnneO’Brien Clinical Prize and The MaterMisericordiae University Hospital Commem-orative Award for Excellence in Clinical Practiceat my graduation, September 2011. I could neverhave been awarded these prizes had it not beenfor my volunteer and practical experiences abroadwhich really stood to me.

I have recently returned from another threemonths working as a physiotherapist at KisiiziHospital Rehabilitation Department.

The department was built in the year 2000 by KimGing, a paediatric physiotherapist from EnableIreland in Bray, with assistance from Irish Aid.Before my arrival there had not been aphysiotherapist at the hospital for over a year. Thedepartment serves the hospital which consists of235 beds, six wards, out-patients department, longterm rehab ward and a community basedrehab/health care programme. There is currentlyeight staff working in the department.

The Head of Department is a UgandanOccupational Therapist called BatringayaAlozious. He, like myself, was a recent graduate

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Out ofAfrand still inexperienced so I assisted him with theadmin work. Managing the department was a fulltime job, not to mention our varied case load,however it was really good experience, and everyday was different.

Up to 25 patients per dayAs well as treating patients we would have tomanage paying wages, fixing motorbikes andassisting staff with family issues. On a daily basisyou could treat up to twenty-five patients withconditions such as stroke, burns, amputations,cerebral palsy, pneumonia, osteomyelitis,congenital pathologies, general deconditioning,pressure sores, complications of malaria and HIV,surgical patients, orthopaedic conditions anddelayed milestones due to malnutrition amongothers. Some patients really benefited fromtreatment as their level of disability wasconsiderable but easily fixed by simpleinterventions.

I enjoyed working at the department but I did findit difficult to manage the never-ending caseloadand the administrative/management roles as arecent graduate with little experience and nosenior therapist available to ask for advice.

Even when I tried to email contacts at home foradvice, the patients would have left the hospitalbefore I received a reply, or the internet connectionwould be down. I was joined for the last five weeksby two fellow graduates from UCD, GrainneDesmond and Kevin O’Doherty. Their arrivalhelped with the workload and it was great to learnfrom each other, as we had different experiencesfrom different placements.

From college campus to Kisiizi HospitalRecent graduate, Stuart Garrett reports his personal experience of working in asmall rural hospital in Uganda - and he suggests this may be an option forphysiotherapists, physiotherapy graduates and students.

Standing in Kisiizi Hospital RehabilitationDepartment in South West Uganda at 16 waswhen I decided to become a CharteredPhysiotherapist.

I had travelled to Uganda with my secondaryschool in transition year. Up to that point I haddone little work in school, but following my trip toUganda I decided it was time to make the most ofthe opportunities I had and to start studying; Twoyears later I managed to get into University CollegeDublin (UCD) to study physiotherapy.

While attending UCD I was fortunate to volunteerwith the UCD Volunteers Overseas (UCDVO)charity on three occasions.

UCDVO sends over 100 students and staff abroadto work on projects in Haiti, Delhi, South India,Nicaragua and Tanzania. More than 70physiotherapy students have volunteered withUCDVO since 2004.

I volunteered in Haiti (2008) and Nicaragua (2009)doing construction and literacy projects. I

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For just €130 Florence was ableto regain her independence

Florence (46) was effectivelyimmobilised due to the loss of a limb

Florence (46) was effectivelyimmobilised due to the loss of a limb

Working with thestaff and patientsin Kisiizi shapedmy career choice

Gráinne Desmond and Kevin O’Dohertyjoined me with on the rehabilitation team

benefit for me is even greater thanany benefit received by thepeople/patients I have been ableto assist and treat.

I cannot encourage students andmembers of the Society enough tovolunteer, both for their ownpersonal and professional develop-ment, as well as for the fact thatthere are people across the globe

and at home that can benefit from our skills. Recentgraduates, who maybe unemployed, should reallythink of volunteering as an option to gain realexperience and help others at the same time!

I am returning to Uganda in May to work for afurther three months. I am hoping to raise fundshere in Ireland to be used for patients likeFlorence and Anthony. If you would like to donateto the Kisiizi Rehabilitation Department and thework being done there, you can make chequespayable to the Stuart Garrett Kisiizi HospitalAccount and post them to 4 Foxfield Grove,Raheny, Dublin 5 or alternatively contact me [email protected]. Thank you for takingthe time to read about my experience ofvolunteering, and the benefit we asphysiotherapy volunteers can have for the manypeople we work with.

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Perhaps the most frustrating part was the lack offinances/resources, although admittedly this canalso be the case in Ireland!

Prosthetic limbPatients would often leave before they were fit fordischarge due to lack of money. The difference alittle funding could make was immense. Florence,(pictured far left), is a 46 year-old trans-tibialamputee, secondary to gangrene. She managedto mobilise with a Zimmer-frame, but due tomountainous terrain at her home, she wascompletely disabled in the community and unableto work or help her family with a frame. Weattempted to make a prosthetic limb frombamboo and Plaster of Paris, but it failed. I had asmall amount of money fundraised from Ireland.For only €130 we transported Florence 180km toMbarara Hospital to an orthopaedic workshopwhere a prosthetic limb was made for her and shewas taught to use it. This limb returned her toalmost complete independence which she wouldnever have achieved otherwise.

Such a small amount of money really can help.

The rehab department does not just assist patientswith their disabilities. We try to take a holisticapproach where possible. The young boy featuredwith me in featured in pictures (left, above andright) is 5 year-old Anthony. Anthony was borncerebral palsy. He lives 50km from the hospital ina village called Bunono, accessible only bymotorbike. His family are very supportive butcannot afford transportation to the hospital.

5 year-old AnthonyI first met Anthony while doing community-basedphysiotherapy in his village during my electiveplacement in 2010. We constructed simple parallelbars (pictured right) made from local trees andeducated his mother how to facilitate Anthony’sgait in the bars.

Anthony walked for the first time.

Insufficient funds for treatmentSince 2010 his gait has improved and he is stillusing his bars. Now he is doing his best to talk andhe is very clever despite struggling to expresshimself. When we asked Anthony what he wantedto be able to do we got a different answer thanwhat we expected. He said he wanted to go toschool and get a report to give to his father like hisbrothers and sisters.

Anthony would really benefit from attending thespecial needs school near the hospital but thefunds I had raised before I travelled were notsufficient to facilitate this. I’m hoping that withfunding Anthony will get to school and will get hisreport in the future!

I feel I have benefitted both personally andprofessionally from my work and physiotherapypractice while volunteering, and in many ways the

For further information on volunteering as a physiotherapist, physiotherapygraduate or student please see the links below:Charity in UCD: www.ucdvo.org/

http://www.irishaid.gov.ie/centre/downloads/Volunteer%20Leaflet.pdf

www.vso.org.uk/Physiotherapists

http://www.vso.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-placements/community/physiotherapists.asp

http://www.projects-abroad.co.uk/volunteer-projects/medicine-and-healthcare/physiotherapy/

http://www.irishaid.gov.ie/centre/about_volunteering.asp

http://www.unv.org/en/how-to-volunteer/apply-to-be-a-unv-volunteer.html

http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/vietnam/projects/physiotherapy

http://www.worktheworld.co.uk/placements-and-projects/physio_electives.php

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Getting the funds needed to treat Anthony and

other patients like him in Uganda is essential.

Even the most basic equipment canmake a difference.

Sourcing the EvidenceBy Dr. Keith Smart BSc (Hons),MSc, PhDMISCP & Research Officer for the Chartered Physiotherapists inMusculoskeletal Therapy (CPMT), on behalf of the Research and Innovation Standing Committee

CRITICAL APPRAISAL TOOLS AND GUIDELINESStudies of diagnostic accuracyThe development of QUADAS:a tool for the quality assessmentof studies of diagnostic accuracy included in systematic reviews.Whiting et al. BMCMedical Research Methodology 2003, 3:25.Pdf available:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/3/25The STARD Statement for reporting studies of diagnosticaccuracy: explanation and elaboration. Bossuyt et al. ClinicalChemistry 2003, 49:1.Pdf available:http://www.annals.org/content/138/1/W1.longWebsite:http://www.stard-statement.org/

Clinical trialsCONSORT 2010 Statement: Updated guidelines for reportingparallel group randomized trials. Schulz et al. Annals of InternalMedicine 2010, 152:1-7.Pdf available: http://www.annals.org/content/early/2010/03/18/0003-4819-152-11-201006010-00232.full?aimhpWebsite:http://www.consort-statement.org/

STRICTA 2010: Standards for reporting interventions in clinicaltrials of acupuncture.MacPherson et al.PLoSMedicine 2010,7(6):e100261.Pdf available:http://www.stricta.info/STRICTA%20-%202010%20-%20PLoS%20Medicine.pdfWebsite:http://www.stricta.info/

Observational studiesStrengthening the reporting of observational studies inepidemiology (STROBE) statement: guidelines for reportingobservational studies.Bon Elm et al. BMJ 2007, 335:806-8.Pdf available:http://www.bmj.com/content/335/7624/806.fullWebsite:http://www.strobe-statement.org/

Meta-analysis of observational studies in epidemiology.(MOOSE)Stroup et al. JAMA 2000, 283:2008-12.Pdf available:http://www.consort-statement.org/mod_product/uploads/MOOSE%20Statement%202000.pdf

Systematic Reviews andMeta-analysesPreferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses:The PRISMA statement.Moher et al. Annals of InternalMedicine 2009, 151:264-9.Pdf available: http://www.annals.org/content/151/4/264.full?searchid=1&HITS=10&hits=10&resourcetype=HWCIT&maxtoshow=&RESULTFORMAT=&FIRSTINDEX=0&fulltext=PRISMAWebsite:http://www.prisma-statement.org/index.htm

General InformationEnhancing the quality and transparency of health research:http://www.equator-network.org/Including a digital library of guidelines: http://www.equator-network.org/resource-centre/library-of-health-research-reporting/library/

www.hselibrary.ie

Keeping up to date withclinical and scientificdevelopments withingeneral and specialist fieldsof Physiotherapy ischallenging given timeconstraints and limitedaccess to many journals.Feedback from the ISCPmembership suggests thatmany of us do not haveaccess to library facilitieswithin the workplace.

In an attempt to facilitateaccess to the scientificliterature we have collateda list of websites todatabases of clinicalevidence, open access (i.e.free) journals, and criticalappraisal tools of relevanceto the physiotherapyprofession. These resourcesprovide a gateway to awealth of cutting edge,freely accessible infor-mation that will enableclinicians to make betterhealth care decisions. Thislist is not designed to beexhaustive but to providean overview of thoseresources that are botheasily accessible and free.We hope you find themuseful whether for personalinterest, to facilitate journalclubs or to help spark anidea that might lead someto begin a piece of primaryresearch!

We hope to update this listperiodically so please emailme details of any otherjournals or web-basedresources of interest toPhysiotherapy.

Happy searching.

Kind regards,

Dr. Keith Smart [email protected]


DATABASESCochrane Database of SystematicReviews: http://www2.cochrane.org/reviews/

Cochrane Reviews are systematic reviews of primary research inhuman healthcare and health policy.They investigate the effectsof interventions (literally meaning to intervene to modify anoutcome) for prevention,treatment and rehabilitation.They alsoassess the accuracy of a diagnostic test for a given condition ina specific patient group and setting.

Each systematic review addresses a clearly formulatedquestion. All the existing primary research on a topic thatmeetscertain criteria is searched for and collated, and then assessedusing stringent guidelines, to establish whether or not there is

conclusive evidence about a specific treatment.The reviews areupdated regularly, ensuring that treatment decisions can bebased on the most up-to-date and reliable evidence.

PEDro: http://www.pedro.org.au/PEDro is the Physiotherapy Evidence Database. PEDro is a freedatabase of over 18,000 randomised trials, systematic reviewsand clinical practice guidelines in Physiotherapy. For each trial,review or guideline, PEDro provides the citation details, theabstract and a link to the full text, where possible. All trials onPEDro are independently assessed for quality. These qualityratings are used to quickly guide users to trials that are morelikely to be valid and to contain sufficient information to guideclinical practice. PEDro is produced by the Centre for Evidence-Based Physiotherapy at The George Institute for Global Health.

OPEN ACCESS JOURNALSTo search for open access journals:Directory of Open Access Journals:http://www.doaj.org/

BioMed CentralSubject area:http://www.biomedcentral.com/browse/bysubject/

A-Z listing:http://www.biomedcentral.com/browse/journals/

Selected Physiotherapy interest accessible via BioMed Central:

BMC Cardiovascular disorders:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmccardiovascdisord/BMC Emergency Medicine:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcemergmed/BMC:Health Services Research:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmchealthservres/BMC Geriatrics:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcgeriatr/BMC Public Health:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcpublichealth/BMCMedical Education:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcmededuc/Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabilitation:http://www.jneuroengrehab.com/

BMCMedical Research Methodology:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcmedresmethodol/BMCMusculoskeletal Disorders:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcmusculoskeletdisord/Arthritis Research and Therapy:http://arthritis-research.com/Journal of Foot and Ankle Research:http://www.jfootankleres.com/Pediatric Rheumatology:http://www.ped-rheum.com/Sports Medicine,Arthroscopy,Rehabilitation,Therapy andTechnology:http://www.smarttjournal.com/BMC Neurology:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcneurol/BMC Palliative Care:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcpalliatcare/BMC Pediatrics:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcpediatr/BMCWomen’s Health:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcwomenshealth/BioPsychosocial Medicine:http://www.bpsmedicine.com/BMC Pulmonary Medicine:http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcpulmmed/

Other JournalsBritish Medical Journal:http://www.bmj.com/content/by/yearAnnals of Internal Medicine:http://www.annals.org/

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Health and well being is a huge factor in everybody’s life and we strive to improve our health throughhealthy eating and exercise.

Motivation is a huge factor to improve our health and well being and what better way to get motivatedbut by our colleagues in the work place.

In Naas General Hospital a sub group from the health promotion committee was formed to promotehealth well being among staff members. It was decided to run a programme consisting of both aneducational and exercise component. Topics included footwear, first aid, pilates, stretching andstrengthening programmes, nutrition and relaxation. The educational talks were run weekly inconjunction with planned after work runs and lunchtime walks.

A 10km runwas organised byDonadea running club for October 2011 and this 8week programmewasused as a training schedule for the run.A hospital charity, Friends of Naas Hospital,was benefiting fromthe run and over 20 staff members signed up to take part in the run to help raise funds for the hospital.The health andwell being programmewas attendedby staffmembers and all educational componentswere given by the various disciplines within the hospital. This was a great success and as well asimproving our health and fitness the programme helped with inter multi-disciplinary relations andultimately helped raise funds for Friends of Naas Hospital.


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Naas General Hospital StaffHealth andWell-Being ProgrammeCreating Healthy RelationsBy Johanne Murphy, MISCP

Chartered Physiotherapists Daniel Hennessy and

Eimear Manley helping to promote health and

wellbeing.

WCPT NEWSWebsite learning resource launchedA NEW website resource for members has been launched by the WorldConfederation for Physical Therapy which makes available recordingsof some of the most popular focused symposia and discussion panelvia the WCPT website. There are 12 video and audio recordingsavailable at www.wcpt.org/node/47712.

Topics covered with Video include:• Rebuilding in Conflict and Disaster Zones• Promoting Health and preventing Disability• Physical Therapists Influencing Health Policy and Service Provision• Health Human Resources

Topics covered with Audio include:• Pain, Global Physical Activity Transitions, Trends in Cardiac

Rehabilitations, Leadership in HIV, Evidence-based Practice, MoralAction, Spinal Manipulation and Stroke Rehabilitation.

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4. As there were concerns expressed by members in relation to beinglogged-out automatically by the website if they were“inactive”for ashort period of time, additional time (up to 15 minutes has beenallowed) and a clock (indicated by the green arrow in the image) hasbeen created to indicate tomembers the time remaining. If you are“inactive” on the website (ie reading or preparing a document forexample) butwish to keep your login open, just remember to hit anykey on your keyboard and the clock will reset to the start of the 15minute period.

Therewill be ongoing development ofwww.iscp.ie aswe aim to improveour online services and smarten-up our appearance.

New look forwww.iscp.ie !By Aoife Mac Eoin

Communications & Events Co-ordinator

WORKS are underway to update the website at themoment and some ofyoumay have noticed some changes already.

It is hoped that these changes do not impair your use of the website andthat any difficulties thatmay arise during the periodwhile theseworks areongoing may be resolved as the conclusion of these works.

The pupose of these changes is to fulfill our aim to ensure greater use ofwww.iscp.ie as a 24/7 resource to members and strengthened delivery ofour messages to key audiences.

To this end some of the changes that youmay notice are:

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The journal is now being internationalised aspart of this growth and development phase.

To this end IOS press, an internationalpublishing house based in Amsterdam,haveagreed to publish and distribute the journal.From June 2012 the journal will be hostedonline and be distributed with IOS's'rehabilitation package' to hundreds ofuniversities worldwide (members will stillreceive a printed copy of the journal).

It should be noted that the ISCP will retainownership and complete editorial controlover the 'new' journal.

The new name for the Journal, as voted bya majority of members, is:Physiotherapy Practice and Research.

ISCP/ Chartered Physiotherapistsin theMedia January/February 2012Chartered Physiotherapist John Murphy,SMISCP, who is a member of the GAAMedical Scientific and Player WelfareCommittee, was interviewed in the IrishExaminer on January 28th regarding GAAinjuries.

UK based Irish born Physiotherapist, ElaineBrady,was interviewedonher role as a sportsphysiotherapist on the Womens TennisAssociation Professional Tour 2012 in theIrish Examiner on January 20th.

The Irish Medical Times published anotherarticle commissioned by the Society inFebruary titled“GP Management of ShoulderInjuries”. The article was written by EdelComerMISCP andVictoria PercyMISCP. Foryour convenience, it is reprinted in the ClinicalNews section of this issue of Firsthand.

Chartered Physiotherapists in the Sligo areapublished a two page advertorial on the Roleof Chartered Physiotherapists in the SligoChampion in February.

All of these articles and many more can beviewed on the ISCP website www.iscp.iehomepage via theNews/Events tab and thenclicking on the“Current Media”tab.

New ISCP Strategic Plan 2012-2015Following the consultative process withmembers and other stakeholders in thesummer of 2011, a subgroup established bythe Board has been beavering away throughthe winter months formulating the newStrategic Plan for the Society.

The Plan will be presented to the Board inMarch and, following approval, will belaunched tomembers in the comingmonths.This Planwill provide the broad strategic aimsand key priorities for the Society during thisperiod of major change for members andSociety alike.

Physiotherapy Ireland Journal: UpdateMembers were surveyed in February via e-zine regarding a name change for theScientific Journal of the Society, currentlyPhysiotherapy Ireland.

The name change is part of the process beingmade by the editorial board to develop andimprove the Journal. As part of this processthe Board of the Society has agreed that thename of the journal should change and thatthe membership would be asked to vote ona new name.

There have been a number of significantdevelopments with the journal. Allmanuscripts now conform to the generalprinciples described by the InternationalCommittee ofMedical Journal Editors.

The journal is a member of the Committeeon Publication Ethics (COPE), and adheresto the highest standards of publication ethics.We have recruited a prestigious internationaleditorial board and improved the peer reviewsystem. These changes have resulted inimprovements in the quality, number anddistribution of submitted manuscripts.

CEO Column:New Name Among the Developments of Physiotherapy IrelandRuaidhrí O’Connor, CEO

Board Decisions

BoardMeeting on January 25th 2012:

The following lists themain decsions taken bythe Board at its last meeting:

Minutes of the Board meeting of the 14th.December 2011 were approved.

The approval of the nomination of GraceO’Malley and Aileen O’Doherty to theFinance and Audit Standing Committee.

The approval of the Terms of Reference ofthe AccreditationWorking Group.

The approval of the nomination of FionaMcGrath as Chairperson of theAccreditationworking Group.

The approval of SMISCP report,recommendations and changes toapplication form for SMISCP applications.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MEMBERS– Participating in Research Surveys

Chartered physiotherapists are often approached to participate in research surveys. Members, students and thirdparties who wish to survey members of the Society must apply to the Society seeking approval to do so. An applicationform must be completed and signed by both the researcher and the research tutor. A copy of the research proposalmust also be submitted. If there is any concern about the research, the application is sent to the Board for itsconsideration.

If you receive a request directly from the Society to participate in a research survey, the research will have beenapproved. Some researchers may contact physiotherapists directly after obtaining approval. However, in some casesphysiotherapists may be approached by researchers who have not applied for or have not been granted approval.While it is legitimate to survey physiotherapists through other channels e.g. the HSE, if you have a concern about theresearch in which you are being asked to partake, it is advisable to check with the Office ([email protected]) to ascertain if theproposal had been received and/or approved by the Society.

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Application to Survey Members of The Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists for Research Purposes

Researchers intending to survey members of the Irish Society of CharteredPhysiotherapists (or a sample of members) must complete an application form(overleaf ). The applicant must state the title of the proposed research; include acopy of the proposal, the questionnaire and the cover letter. The applicant mustalso agree to furnish the Society with a copy of the completed research.

Please note that any survey of the membership, if approved, excludes memberswho have specifically requested to be excluded from third party contact.

If choosing the option to receive address labels, a cost may be incurred i.e. to coverlabels and postage.

The completed application form should be sent to the

Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.

ProcessWhen the completed form and proposal are received, the application will beconsidered within 5-7 days of receipt. The applicant will then be informed if theapplication has to be considered by the Board. The Board will consider theproposal in terms of facilitating access to the Society’s member database. The applicant will be informed after the Board meeting whether or notapproval has been given.

The Board reserves the right to reject an application for use of the Society’sdatabase of members. The Board’s decision is final.

Application to Survey Members of The Irish Society Of Chartered Physiotherapists

Date:

Name:

Position:

Institution:

Title of Research:

Membership Number (if applicable):

Name of Ethics Committee that approved the proposal:

I am applying to the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists for permission to survey its members or some of itsmembers for research purposes.

I enclose a copy of the research proposal for consideration.

I enclose/will forward* a copy of the questionnaire and of the cover letter requesting members to participate.

I wish to survey members through one of the following methods (please tick � which is applicable)

(i) By email - the letter and the questionnaire will be sent to members of the Society by email by the researcher

(ii) By email - the letter will include a link to a website questionnaire will be sent to members of the Society from the Office of the Society or the researcher

(iii) By posting the letter and questionnaire to members using address labels provided by the Society (this option may incur a cost).

I acknowledge that if I receive any emails from members or member address labels in relation to the above I will only usethem for the purpose outlined in the above proposal and I will not use them for any other purpose.

I will send a copy of the research when it is completed to the Society.

Signed Student/Researcher Supervisor (if applicable)*Please delete where applicable

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Approved: Yes/ No Date of approval:

Comments: If No state the reason:

Name and title of person considering the application

Signature and date:

Board decision and date:

Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.

Specialist Member AwardThe review of the Specialist MemberAward process was completed recently andthe Board approved a number ofrecommendations at its last meeting inJanuary. The process has now been placedwithin the remit of the Education andProfessional Development StandingCommittee. I would like to acknowledge thecontribution by Elizabeth Culliton-Quinnto this award process over the years.Elizabeth was chairperson of the evaluatingpanel since the inception of the awards, andhas been so helpful with the review and inmanaging the transition. Thanks also to theten Specialist Members who all respondedso comprehensively to the review. A separateapplication form has been developed forthose who have been specialists and wantto apply again. These applicants will onlyhave to demonstrate attributes since theirlast award. The application forms for first-time

applicants and renewing applicants are bothavailable on the ISCP website www.iscp.ie. Ihope that many of you will apply this year.Remember the closing date for applicationsis the end of April so have a look at the formand see if you can demonstrate the attributesnecessary in order to be considered for theaward. (See the notice in this edition).

Policies and GuidelinesIn order to disseminate new policies andguideline documents to ISCP members andkeep them up to date on currentgovernance issues in keeping with the ISCPcommunications strategic plan, KerryMcLaverty, Hon. Editor and Aoife McEoin,Communications and Events Co-Ordinator suggested that policies andguidelines should be printed in full inFirsthand rather than just advising membersof them. The aim is to include one policy or

guideline each month. This month’s featuredocument is the Policy on the ApplicationProcess for Surveying Members forResearch Purposes.The document can alsobe accessed through the Inventory ofDocuments on the ISCP website www.iscp.ie

Clinical Interest Group ForumThe Clinical Interest Group Forum had itsfirst meeting in January. Eleven of thefourteen CIGs now have a namedrepresentative. The Forum meets again on 6th

March (see reminder for more details).

Enjoy Patrick’s week-end.

Esther-Mary D’ArcyProfessional Advisor [email protected]

RemindersClinical Interest Groups’ ForumThe 2nd meeting of the Forum will take place on Tuesday 6th March at 08.30 Hrs

Who represents your Clinical Interest Group on this Forum?• Acupuncture (CPA): Judy Murphy• Cardiac Services (CPCS):No representation• Intellectual Disability (CPID): David McGrath• Musculoskeletal Therapy (CPMT):Aine Ryan• Neurology and Gerontology (CPNG): Jennifer Greene• Orthopaedics (CPO):Niall O’Mahony• Occupational Health and Ergonomics (CPOHE): Joan Barry• Oncology and Palliative Care (CPOPC):Nominee to be appointed• Paediatrics (CPP): Joy Varghese • Rheumatology (CPR):Angela Reid • Respiratory Care (CPRC):Nominee to be appointed • Sports and Exercise Medicine (CPSEM): Stephen Swanton• Veterinary Practice (CPVP):Dympna O’Mara • Women’s Health and Continence (CPWHC): Leah Byrans

Margaret Hanlon, Vice-Presidentwith responsibility for Clinical Interest Groups attends the Forumand it is facilitated by Esther-Mary D’Arcy, Professional Advisor. The Forum discusses issues thatare common to all Clinical Interest Groups such as courses, website, membership levels and courseaccreditation. A full report on the work is available from your representative.

RetiredMembersDate for your Diary

The next gathering of the Retired Members Groupis on a date to be arranged in Marchfor lunch and a matineeperformance afterwards.

Details will be confirmed shortly.

Please phone Aisling Cartyin the Office for details

01-4022148

ISCP

Professional Advisor’s CornerBy Esther-Mary D’Arcy, Professional Advisor


CLINICAL NEWS

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houlder pain is the third most com-mon cause for musculoskeletal consultation in primary care. Self-

reported shoulder pain has a prevalence of 16 per cent, which rises to 26 per cent in the eld-erly. This article discusses the diagnostic and evidence-based management of shoulder pa-thology, including the condi-tions that respond well to phys-iotherapy and the appropriate pathway of care.

The shoulder (glenohumeral joint) is a synovial ball-and-socket articulation in which the freedom of movement has been developed at the expense of sta-bility. It demonstrates a unique functional balance between mobility and stability.

Successful function depends on the interaction of the shoul-der girdle articulations, cervi-cal spine and thoracic spine. Imbalance of the static and dy-namic components supporting these joints can result in mi-crotrauma and pathology. To ensure effective management of shoulder pathologies, it is essential to consider the inter-action of spinal, neuro-menin-geal, musculotendinous and capsuloligamentous structures in the function of the shoulder complex.

Due to the complexity of the joint and surrounding struc-tures, dysfunctions often co-exist and the primary diagno-sis may not always be clear. This is what makes this joint so difficult to assess and manage efficiently. It is of paramount importance to recognise and exclude many non-muscu-loskeletal and spinal causes of shoulder pain.

There have been some at-tempts to standardise assess-ment guidelines for shoulder pain, but treatment standards are still evolving. There are of-ten conflicting criteria defining the same conditions, making it difficult to review the evidence. Soft-tissue lesions are the most common cause of shoulder pain, with 75 per cent of patients pre-senting with impingement or rotator-cuff tendinopathy. The occurrence/presentation of soft-tissue lesions increas-es with age, as tendon tissue progressively weakens or de-generates. However, repeated microtrauma or overuse from work-related or athletic activity can also cause soft-tissue prob-lems in all age groups. It should be noted that the incidence of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) is relatively low at 15 per cent.

Shoulder-impingement syn-drome has been described as

any reduction in the sub-acromial space compromising the passage of the soft tissues through this area, including rotator cuff tendons, bursa and long head of biceps. There are many causes of symptoms of shoulder impingement, in-cluding rotator-cuff pathology, acromio-clavicular joint dys-function and underlying gleno-humeral instability. The Neer/Welsh Classification (1977) is widely used and accepted within the literature and provides a comprehensive categorisation of the different stages of impingement syndrome.

The classification of shoulder impingement is as follows:

and haemorrhage, usually in under 25s and usually due to overuse;

-tis, usually in 25- to 40-year-olds, following repeated episodes of mechanical in-flammation and irreversible by conservative treatment;

cuff tears, usually in the 40+ age group.Diagnostic imaging of the

shoulder is indicated in the obvious circumstances of sus-pected fracture/dislocation but can also be useful as outlined below:i) Subacromial impinge-ment syndrome

axial/outlet);

thickness cuff tears and can-didates for decompression surgery;

thickness tears and superior labrum from the anterior to

ii) Joint instability

axial);

for complex instabilities or

required.iii) Adhesive capsulitis

oblique or add sub-axial).

The cause of shoulder pain is difficult to establish and there-fore can be problematic to manage effectively. In clinical practice, physiotherapy of the shoulder is based on symptom relief while also identifying and treating the underlying causes such as instability, postural dysfunction, muscle imbal-ance, cuff dysfunction and poor ergonomics.

outcome of this patient group highlights the importance of early and effective intervention to reduce initial pain levels and prevent persistent disability. It has also been reported that only approximately 50 per cent

CLINICAL

Irish Medical Times

Common conditions presenting in general practice

Condition Symptoms/presentation Diagnostic test Evidence-based intervention

Shoulderimpingement radiating into upper arm; and subjective history; treatment before surgerysyndrome(SIS) with overhead activities and Kennedy, painful arc In early management: and abduction painful arc; - relative rest;

symptoms; If +ve for impingement, activities; Insideous onset; further testing for: - cold packs post

-Speeds/Yerguson’s benefits outweigh risks

-Crank exercise recommended. -Slaprehension. Electrotherapy effective in reducing pain in calcific tendinitis. Other management guidelines: subacromial space injections; can provide short-term benefit; preceded by seven weeks of physiotherapy,

unless severe pain; No more than three injections.Adhesivecapsulitis(frozen Diabetes; movements in early stage beneficial;shoulder)

rotation, abduction and condition; medial rotation (capsular Surgery (if unresponsive to pattern) in later stage.s conservative measures);

Rotator cuffdisease(degenerativetears ortendonopathy)

full or near complete cuff traumatic tears in younger patients.

and function with physiotherapy and analgesia. Improvements in pain and function over a three-month physiotherapy rehabilitation period were achieved in irreparable large rotator cuff tears. No firm conclusions about effectiveness of surgery.

Jointinstability clicking; Jobe’s relocation test; recruitment retraining;

Stanmore instability or apprehension; young adults (usually male)

activities. hypermobilty syndrome physical activities for first (Beighton’s score). acute traumatic shoulder dislocation.

of all new episodes of shoulder pain presenting in primary care show complete recovery within six months.

Overall, patients with shoul-der pain of musculoskeletal origin have been shown to re-spond well to physiotherapy intervention. In this article, we have focused on the most com-monly-presenting conditions, but it is also important to bear in mind other sources of shoul-der dysfunction that respond

-ample, proximal humeral frac-

tures and patients presenting with shoulder lesions/dysfunc-tion post breast reconstruction surgery or mastectomy.

Consequently, a further comprehensive physiotherapy assessment may be advocated for appropriate patients for a more in-depth musculoskeletal assessment, treatment and on-ward referral when indicated.

Edel Comerand Victoria Percy

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ISCP

The CPPP Annual Business Strategy Day

“Meeting the Challenges of the Current Economic Climate”

Friday, 20th of April, 2012 inThe Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, Co. Dublin.

Presenting:Opening Address: Senator Mary Ann O’Brien

(Managing Director Lily O’Brien’s Chocolates & Co-Founder of Jack & Jill Foundation)

Mark Fielding - Chief Executive ISME “Discussing the effects of Ireland’ s current economy on small businesses”

Damian Donlon – The Purple Patch Business Consultants “Effective Sales and Marketing Strategies on a Shoestring”

(Practical tips for the Chartered Physiotherapist).

Paul Donnelly - General Secretary of Physio First UK“Creating a Business Plan”

Esther Mary Darcy - Professional Adviser ISCP“Working with children – ISCP Current Guidelines”

Margaret Revie IPPA Secretary“Private Practice - International perspective”

Incorporating: CPPP AGM (free for members)

CPPP Members: €90.00, ISCP Members €99.00,ISCP Non Members (affiliated to Practice): €150.00.

To secure a place log onto www.cppp.ie

Move 4 Health 2012: Cancer care and avoidanceThis year’s Move4Health campaign will focus on the importance ofexercise in both preventing and living with cancer.

Led by the CPOPC (Chartered Physiotherapists in Oncology and PalliativeCare), the 2012 campaign is scheduled to take place in the last week inApril in association with the Irish Cancer Society.

“We are very excited to lead on the Move 4Health campaign this year,especially in light of increasing cancer rates in Ireland.

We are eager to highlight the importance of exercise not only in cancerprevention and survival, but also in managing cancer-related fatigueand returning to a good quality of life after cancer treatment” saidSíne Vasquez, Chair of the 2012 Move4 Health campaign.

“With this campaign we aim to raise awareness amongst healthprofessionals about the importance of physiotherapy and physicalactivity for the cancer patient; we also plan on developing simplephysical activity and lifestyle messages both for cancer patients andfor people who are not currently affected by cancer,” added Síne.

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Evening LecturesThis is a call to all CPP members to get theirthinking caps on!

We are looking for speakers for our upcomingblock of evening lectures.

Have you any thoughts to share with yourcolleagues on your own area of interest?

Are you conducting a small study and would like toshare this with other paediatric physiotherapists inyour area?

Is there an Irish or international speaker you wouldlove to hear speak on a paediatric topic inphysiotherapy?

Please contact any member of the CPP committeeto either nominate yourself to speak or request aparticular speaker or topic to be discussed. Theevening lectures have been very well attended sofar and with study leave and course fundingbecoming more and more difficult to obtain, theyare also a vital part of our CPD. We would like tospread these out across the country and also makesure we are covering the topics that you, ourmembers, need and want to discuss. This can onlybe done with your help.

Upcoming CoursesWe look forward to welcoming Lois Bly, NDTPhysical Therapist, to Ireland at the end ofFebruary. She will be speaking at the CRCInternational Conference on CP; ‘Shaping theFuture’. She will and also presenting her course‘Components of Movement. Principles of Neuro-Developmental Treatment’ at a CPP run course inEnable Ireland Sandymount. As always, please feelfree to contact any member of the CPP Committeewith ideas for future course topics or presenters.

Research and InnovationThe CPP are completing a database on clinicalaudits and research projects currentlybeingundertaken by members.

It is hoped that this will allow us to direct querieswe get about research to the appropriate CPPmembers. We would also like to have an ‘ideas’database. You may have great ideas for projects orresearch but do not have the funding or time tocomplete them. We do get requests from somephysiotherapy students about topics for researchprojects and with a database like this we coulddirect them towards suitable topics and/orinterested physiotherapy centres or individuals.Please email the CPP representative on Researchand Innovation – [email protected]

Clodagh KilleenCommunication Officer, CPP

CPP

CPID

Chartered Physiotherapists in PaediatricsBy Clodagh Killeen

Chartered Physiotherapists in Intellectual DisabilityBy Gráinne Nic Fhirléinn

EducationWe plan to run a two day hydrotherapy course byHeather Epps on 24th/25th April 2012 inCheeverstown House Dublin. Anyone interestedplease contact [email protected] AGM this year will take place in the AthloneSprings Hotel on Friday the 11th May. Topicsinclude visual impairment, botox therapy, andfeedback from 2010/2011 bursary recipients.

BursariesApplications for education bursary 2011/2012 yearare now available and have been circulated tomembers. Applications are welcome for coursesattended in this ISCP year. Deadline for submissionof applications is 30th March 2012. Applicants

should submit their application by post or e-mailto [email protected]. Details ofrequirements can be got at www.iscp.ie on theCPID page.

Joint work with AOTI - HSE Seating WorkshopCPID are currently involved in assisting Associationof Occupational Therapist of Ireland (AOTI) with theorganization of HSE funded seating workshops.There will be four foundation workshops, twobased in Dublin,one planned for the west and onefor the Cork Region. These will be followed by oneComplex Seating workshop in Dublin to be heldOctober 2nd, 3rd& 4th 2012. Applications will becirculated to all ISCP members.

CIG|Branch Reports

By Angela Ryan

The Mid-Western Branch Committee is thisyear focusing on providing a variety of CPDopportunities for branch members.

CPD opportunities will vary from eveninglectures to weekend courses, and will includea variety of topics relevant to a broad rangeof clinical interests.

The Mid-Western Branch winter lecture “Nobrain, no pain” was presented by ScottMurphy MISCP. The lecture was very wellattended by chartered physio-therapists froma variety of clinical settings, and attendeeswere treated to a very informative talk on theapplication modern pain science tophysiotherapy practice.

The next evening lecture will take place at thenext Mid-Western Branch meeting in TheStrand Hotel on Monday 5th March, 05.03.12.Dr. Johnson McEvoy (BSc, MSc, DPT, MISCP,MCSP, PT) will present a literature update ontoplantar fasciitis treatment, entitled: “RadialShockwave in the Treatment of PlantarFasciitis”.

Upcoming CPD events will include apresentation from Muscular DystrophyIreland and study days by Alex Hough. Thefull CPD curriculum for 2012 is currently beingfinalised, and the Mid-Western Branchcommittee welcome suggestions for CPDtopics and presenters from members [email protected].

Mid-Western Branch


CIG|Branch Reports

Business Strategy Day and CPPP AGMThe annual CPPP Business Strategy Day will takeplace in the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel in Killiney onFriday 20th April.

This year’s event is specifically designed to helpPrivate Practitioners meet the challenges of thecurrent economic climate and has a line up ofexcellent speakers.

The opening address will be given by SenatorMary Ann O’Brien, Managing Director of Lily OBriens Chocolates and other speakers include:Mark Fielding Chief Executive of ISME; DamienDolan, Purple Patch Business Consultants;Esther Mary Darcy, Professional Advisoer, ISCP;Paul Donnelly, General Secretary Physiofirst UKand Margaret Revie, IPPA Secretary.See advertisement for further details and topics. Toregister log on to www.cppp.ie

The CPPP AGM will also take place on the sameday Friday 20th April.

Craig Allingham CourseThe CPPP are delighted to announce thatProfessor Craig Allingham, Chartered Physio-therapist and Conference speaker fromQueensland, Australia will be back in Ireland togivegiving a two day course hosted by the CPPPon 4th and 5th May.

Friday 4th May will be a business course titled“Building a Red Hot Business” in Bewleys Hotel,Leopardstown Dublin.The topics for this one daycourse on the business of physiotherapy include:leadership, marketing, people skills, practiceaccelerators, measuring what counts, efficiency andlife balance.

Saturday 5thMay will be a clinical course titled “TheEveryday Foot and Ankle.” which will cover: Avoyage around the Ankle & Foot, FunctionalEvaluation of Foot and Ankle, Ankle Sprains, SpecificConditions and Treatment Guidelines. Furtherdetails canwill be found on the CPPP websiteunder courses.

To register for either or both of these courses logon to www.cppp.ie

Golden PagesThe new Platinum CPPP MySite Banner nowappears in every county when you search for aphysiotherapist in Golden Pages online and islinked directly to the CPPP “Find a Physio” website.Entry in the CPPP Block Advertisement in all areasof Golden Pages for the 2012/13 Books (whichincludes a complimentary online listing) is availableto CPPP Members. Each member will receive anonline entry form. For further information:Ccontact [email protected]

CPPPChartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice

CharteredPhysiotherapist inRespiratory CareBy Eimear Malone, Communications Officer CPRC

CoursesThe CPRC’s annual Advanced Course will berunning in St. James Hospital on 12thMay 2012.The course will be run over 1 day this year andwill compose of 2 modules. For furtherinformation or bookings please [email protected].

Research BookletThanks to all who forwarded abstracts andposters for the CPRC Research Booklet. It willbe circulated to all CPRC members in thecoming month.

Thanks Many thanks to Claire Egan & Claire Lynchfor all their hard work in organising theNeuromuscular Course, which was run free ofcharge in January 2012. The calibre of speakerwas very well received.

CPRC

CPNGChartered Physiotherapists in Neurology and Gerontology By Roisin Moloney

VideoconferencingWe had another successful video conference of thestudy evening series in February but unfortunatelythat is the last videoconference until after thesummer.We will be discussing video conferencingagain at the AGM if there are any other sites thatwould like to get involved.

Continued Professional DevelopmentThe next study evening is titled ‘The effect ofpatient mental health status on their rehabilitationexperience’

Presenter: Dr. Andrea Higgins, Clinical Psychologist

Date: Wednesday April 18th

Venue: National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dun Laoghaire at 6pm.

Bursary RecipientsWe will be announcing some of this years bursaryrecipients in the next Firsthand report.

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Date Course Title Venue Fee CPD ContactHours

March 2012

1/2 CRC 60th Anniversary Conference; Cerebral Palsy Dublin www.crc.ie/shapingthefuture

2/3 Stage 1 Biomechanics Dublin €245 Sam Wright +44(0)845 [email protected]

3/4 Respiratory Skills in Critical Care Dublin €180/ 200/ 250 Carmel Casey [email protected] O’Brien [email protected]

3/4 Manipulation Techniques (Grade V) Dublin €350 Ms Majella Doherty 01 4624999

5 Introduction to Biomechanical Assessment & Dublin €165 7 [email protected] Writing (Beg level) 021 4320277

9/10 Trigger Point Therapy Course Limerick TBC 061 339991

9/10 CPNG: Evidence Based Practice in Neurological Dublin TBC [email protected] Rehabilitation

9-11, Foundation Acupuncture Course for Pain Relief Dublin €760 Ruth MaguireApril 20-22 [email protected]

9-11, 23-25, Stott Pilates Intensive Mat Instructor Course Belfast €1550 [email protected] 13-15

10/11 Antenatal & Postnatal Pilates Cork €290 [email protected] [email protected] 021 4922405

23/24 Biomechanical Assessment & Prescription Writing Dublin €295/ 325 14 [email protected](Intermediate level) 021 4320277

24-27, Manual Concepts; Spinal Manual Therapy Dublin €1300 [email protected] 29-April 1

27-29 Seating Workshop Dublin Free TBC Grainne Nic [email protected]

28/29 Dr Robert Donatelli Shoulder Course Limerick TBC 061 339991

30/31 Dr Robert Donatelli Hip Course Limerick TBC 061 339991

30-1 April,April 20-22, Stott Pilates Intensive Mat Instructor Course Cork €1550 [email protected]

April 2012

13 Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy Dublin €150 Cilin Condon 01 [email protected]

14 Tissue Repair and Electrotherapy Dublin €160 7 Derek Kelly 01 [email protected]

14 Shoulder masterclass €120 [email protected] 4922400

14/15 Medical Exercise Therapy for the geriatric Dublin €300 Cilin Condon 01 8962123population and the healthy elderly population [email protected]

20 CPPP Business Strategy Day Dublin €90/ 99/ 150 [email protected]

20 Irish Heart Foundation Council on Stroke 15th Dublin €150/ 100/ 50 TBC Tracy Egan 01 668 5001Annual Stroke Study Day [email protected]

19-21 Trigger Point Dry Needling Limerick TBC 061 339991

20-21 Myofascial Release Part 1 Dublin TBC €350 Angela 01 8393730 (9am-1pm)[email protected]

23/24, 2-4 Fetac Level 6 Handling Dublin Trish Moore 01 2885855May, 16-18 Instructors Course [email protected] May, 1 June (Occupational Physiotherapy Solutions Limited)

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Date Course Title Venue Fee CPD ContactHours

May 20124 Building a Red Hot Business Dublin TBC [email protected]

4 The Every Day Foot and Ankle Dublin TBC [email protected]

8-10 Seating Workshop Dublin Free TBC Grainne Nic [email protected]

11/12 Problem Solving Approach to Respiratory Care Limerick €140 [email protected] by Alex Hough

11/12 Stage 1 Biomechanics Cork/ €245 Sam Wright +44(0)845 6780182Limerick [email protected]

11-13, 19/20, Stott Pilates Intensive Mat Instructor Course Dublin €1550 [email protected] 22-24

11-13 Myofascial Dry Needling Course Modules 1-3 Cork £475 0044 [email protected]

12 Foot and Ankle Masterclass; Expert Examination Galway €125 7 [email protected] and Treatment www.peakhealthphysio.com

12/13 APPI Mat Level Two Cork €300 [email protected]@hse.ie

19/20 Manipulation Techniques (Grade V) Cork €350 Ms Majella Doherty 01 4624999

25/26, 1-3, June Pilates Teacher Training Mat level I & II Dublin €850 [email protected] June Susan 087 621 0402

June 20128-10 Trigger Point Dry Needling Limerick TBC 061 339991

19-21 Seating Workshop Galway Free TBC Grainne Nic [email protected]

27-29 PNF: Improving Trunk Function through Distal & Dublin €250 Irene Maguire Proximal Input [email protected]

29/30, 1 July 7/8 July, Stott Pilates Intensive Mat Instructor Course Dublin €1550 [email protected] July

September 201215/16, 28-30, Stott Pilates Intensive Mat Instructor Course Dublin €1550 [email protected] Oct

22/23 Spinal Species; Thoracic Spine Limerick €160/ 175/ 270 12 [email protected] ( €50 unemplyed graduates)

28/29 Stage 2 Biomechanics Dublin €245 Sam Wright +44(0)845 [email protected]

October 20125 Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy Dublin €150 Cilin Condon 01 8962123

[email protected]

6/7 Medical Exercise Therapy for shoulder, elbow and Dublin €300 Cilin Condon 01 8962123wrist pain. Managing dysfunction of upper extremity [email protected]

12-14, 19-21, Stott Pilates Intensive Mat Instructor Course Cork €1550 [email protected] Nov

19/20 Stage 2 Biomechanics Cork/ €245 Sam Wright +44(0)845 6780182Limerick [email protected]

Postgraduate Education ProgrammesUCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Population Science offer a number of modular part-time programmes that provide practising physiotherapists with the opportunity to undertake postgraduate studies while continuing with their clinical work. Graduate Certificate, Diploma, MSc Advanced Physiotherapy Studies, or Continued Professional Development?With UCD’s new modular format you can design your own programme of study to suit your particular educational and career development needs. This programme allows a choice of modules in exercise, sports physiotherapy, research methods and many other new areas such as public health, health management and primary care. Enrol to a single module for recognised Continued Professional Development credits, or gather enough university credits for a post graduate qualification: 30 credits = Graduate Certificate, 60 credits = Graduate Diploma, 90 credits = Master of Science. Full prospectus available at http://www.ucd.ie/graduatestudies/coursefinder/taughtprogrammes/msc-advanced-physiotherapy-studies/Entry requirements: Eligible for membership of ISCP, no post-qualification physiotherapy experience required (special pre-requisites may apply to some individual modules). Course Director: Dr Brona Fullen, email: [email protected]

Degree of Master of Science/Graduate Diploma in Sports PhysiotherapyThis course will offer specialised training in all aspects of sports physiotherapy, integrating science (exercise/pain physiology, motor control and biomechanics) with clinical examination, manual and exercise physiotherapy, sports psychology, and sports medicine and screening procedures. This programme is structured to facilitate application for level III CPESM accreditation.Entry requirements: Eligible for membership of ISCP, with evidence of 2 years relevant post qualification clinical experience and CPD. Course Director: Dr Ulrik McCarthy Persson, email: [email protected]

Degree of Master of Science/Graduate Diploma in Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy This 2 year part time programme aims to broaden students’ knowledge base in the relevant sciences, improve clinical skills and promote critical analysis and clinical reasoning skills in the area of Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Modules of study include Basic Sciences, Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy, Research Methodology and supervised Clinical Placements. The course meets the Educational Standards of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).

Degree of Master of Science/Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal PhysiotherapyThis 2 year part time programme has the same content as the Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy programme but does not include supervised Clinical Placements.Entry requirements: Eligible for membership of ISCP with evidence of 2 years relevant post qualification experience clinical experience and CPD. Course Director: Dr Catherine Doody, email; [email protected]

Upgrade your Graduate Certificate Healthcare (Acupuncture) to a Graduate Diploma / MSc Healthcare (Acupuncture)Graduates of the UCD Graduate Certificate Healthcare (Acupuncture) can enrol for a second year of study to upgrade their qualification to a Graduate Diploma (6 modules) or MSc in Healthcare (Acupuncture) (6 modules & research module). Entry requirements: UCD Graduate Certificate in Healthcare (Acupuncture). Course Director: Dr Brona Fullen, email: [email protected] next proposed intake for the Graduate Diploma / MSc Healthcare (Acupuncture) will be September 2013.For further information see website: http://www.ucd.ie/phpps/postgraduateprogrammes/Application procedures: Ms Roisin Arthurs, Postgraduate Co-ordinatorUCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy & Population Science, Health Science Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4. Telephone: + 353 1 7166500, Fax: + 353 1 7166501, Email: [email protected]

Closing date for all programmes is 30th June 2012.

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