Twitter

Follow us on Twitter..........

The MACP is in the process of developing a social media strategy to grow our presence and profile online. We are all keen to involve as many members as possible in this and hopefully it will provide a useful platform to develop our profile both within the professional and public arenas, disseminate the work of the MACP, share resources and promote healthy discussion.

The initial part of our strategy is to have an MACP twitter feed and this will then be closely followed by an MACP facebook page. It would be really appreciated if you could find the time to click on the attached link and follow the MACP on twitter and also find the time to contribute. It would also really help if you shared the link on any other relevant online platforms you use.

Many Thanks
Gerard Greene MSc ( Manip Ther); MMACP, MCSP, HCPC, Pg Cert H Ed

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Physical Therapists scope of practice is being challenged in California

Physical Therapists scope of practice is being challenged in California. comptsig.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/chiropractors-trying-to-steal.html?m=1<http://comptsig.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/chiropractors-trying-to-steal.html?m=1>

CAD

International Framework for Examination of the Cervical Region for potential of Cervical Arterial Dysfunction prior to Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Intervention.

This consensus document presents a clinical reasoning framework for best practice developed by an international collaboration of the Standards Committee of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) and international subject matter experts.

This framework was informed by the consensus forum at the IFOMPT International Conference in Rotterdam (June 2008) where nominated experts from each Member Organisation of IFOMPT were invited to participate. Prior to this forum, the issues central to this document were explored through oral presentations and discussion at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) International Congress (June 2007, Vancouver) and in Rotterdam. Drafts of the document have been developed since 2008 through an iterative consultative process with experts and Member Organisations.

This document has been developed as a resource to educate members of the Member Organisations of IFOMPT, physical therapists internationally, and through physical therapists, the public. The framework has subsequently been agreed on by all Member Organisations of IFOMPT. It has been a challenging process to produce an international agreed document, emphasising the need for Member Organisations of IFOMPT to operationalise the framework in line with their national legislation / practice

Two MACP members were intrumental in the initiation and development of this documentation, Dr Ali Rushton FMACP, Chair of the IFOMPT Standards Committee and Roger Kerry FMACP. Our grateful thanks go to them for their efforts in producing this extremely helpful guidance.

Key principles of the international framework
 The framework provides guidance for the assessment of the cervical spine region for potential of Cervical Artery Dysfunction (CAD) in advance of planned OMT interventions
 Although events and presentations of CAD are rare, they are an important consideration as part of an OMT assessment
 The framework is based on best available evidence and is intended to be informative and not prescriptive
 The framework enhances the physical therapist's clinical reasoning as part of the process of patient assessment and treatment
 An important underlying principle of the framework is that physical therapists cannot rely on the results of only one test to draw conclusions, and therefore development of an understanding of the patient's presentation following an informed, planned and individualised assessment is essential
 The framework is designed to be an aid to patient-centred clinical reasoning
 The framework requires effective clinical reasoning to enable effective, efficient and safe assessment and management of the cervical region
 The physical therapist's aim during the patient history is to make the best judgment on the probability of serious pathology and contraindications to treatment based on available information
 A process of planning the physical examination to interpret the data from the patient history and define the main hypotheses is essential to an effective physical examination
 It is important that the tests within the physical examination provide reliable and valid data to enable evaluation of the main hypotheses
 A risk versus benefit model is advocated to provide a simple framework for decision-making through consideration of risk factors, predicted benefit of OMT intervention, and analysis of possible action
 A flowchart of clinical reasoning is provided
 Informed consent must be obtained prior to treatment interventions, following adequate disclosure of information
 Key considerations are provided for the physical therapist during the selection and application of cervical manipulation as a treatment intervention
 Guidance is provided on alternative approaches to direct cervical treatment, frequency of treatment, minimising end-range cervical techniques, force minimisation, and monitoring for adverse effects
 Guidance is provided for those teaching cervical assessment and management to students

The link to the documentation can be found here;

http://www.ifompt.com/site/ifompt/files/pdf/Standards%20Committee/Standards%20Committee%20Documents//IFOMPT%20Examination%20cervical%20spine%20doc%20September%202012%20definitive.pdf

Dr Chris McCarthy PhD, FCSP, FMACP

MACP members views sought on the new AHP Advisory Fitness for Work Report pilot.

MACP members views sought on the new AHP Advisory Fitness for Work Report pilot........Click here to access Fitness Report.............

"Dear MSK Physiotherapist,

The pilot of the AHP Advisory Fitness for Work Report has now come to an end and the response from practitioners is causing concern. To do this I need evidence that physiotherapists value this tool and feel competent in advising employees, their employers and GPs on their ability to remain in work if advice is followed.

This does present an excellent opportunity to extend our role in areas which our skills are already, for the most part, established and really should be embraced. We know that many GPs really do not wish to be responsible for fit notes as they feel that their role lies in advocacy of the patient and therefore physiotherapy is a logical profession to take on this work should we demonstrate our ability to do so successfully.

I have spoken with Phil Gray and he considers it vital that MSK physiotherapists should lend their weight and support to this project and generate enthusiasm amongst members to respond to the call from the CSP. Failure to engage with this work will result in a backward profile of occupational health within physiotherapy, which, especially in the present climate, is not good.

Physiotherapists are facing increasing challenges from other professions into our areas of expertise, but occupational health is proving to be an area where physiotherapists, with the correct skills, are excelling.

Phil and I therefore asking you for urgent support in persuading your professional network to look at the attached form and then log onto surveymonkey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AHPfitnessreport to give their opinion on its value, ease-of-use and effectiveness in supporting employees to remain in work following illness or injury.

Very many thanks,

Léonie Dawson, MCSP, PG Dip,
Professional Adviser,
Practice and Development Function,
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy,
14 Bedford Row,
London. WC1R 4ED
tel 020 7306 6615
Working days: Tues/Wed 0745 - 1700 @ CSP office "

CALLING ALL BLOGGERS

CALLING ALL BLOGGERS, TWEETERS, FACEBOOK USERS AND GENERAL SOCIAL MEDIA GURUS - THE MACP NEEDS YOU!!!!!!

The Executive Committee would like to hear from any MACP member who would like to help us in developing a new communications strategy that engages both members and non-members alike. We feel that with the level of clinical expertise our members can offer, we should be promoting ourselves more, and we appreciate that we need to be embracing website technology and social media to help us achieve this. You could be a longstanding MACP member, or someone who has just joined us, it doesn't matter, as you would be working as part of the Executive Committee team; just bring your fresh ideas and enthusiasm!

To discuss this opportunity further, please e-mail Cabella Lowe, MACP Communications Officer cabella.lowe@nuffieldhealth.com to arrange a convenient time for a call.