Specialist Musculoskeletal & Occuaptional Health Physiotherapist. Based in Drogheda. info@impactphysio.ie BSc PgDip MISCP MCSP
Louth, Ireland
Joined November 2019
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Let's dissect the popular new term: “lived experience.” A term gaining traction.
You and I have no idea what the "lived experience" is of a person we don't know. A quick visual scan to infer someone’s “lived experience” is essentially rapid stereotyping.
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In light of what's going on with twitter we are now active on @mastodon you can find us at mastodon.world/@physio_impac… we hope to see you there. #louthchat #drogheda #droghedaphysio
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When patients say their pain is greater than 10/10, what they are really communicating is a fear that you won’t understand the impact it is having on their life.
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Said it before and I will say it again...
BMI reduction (in those who are overweight) is easily the biggest bang for buck treatment for OA.
Followed by topical NSAIDs
Weight Loss Slows Knee OA Progression
Declines in body mass index (BMI) were linked with slower worsening of knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to data from three large longitudinal cohort studies.
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Poor medical management is rife and needs to stop. Let's start treating our patients better.
#louthchat #drogheda #physiotherapydrogheda
Resistance training reducing the risk of Cardiovascular disease and cancer specific mortality
Resistance Training and Mortality Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3559…
A fascinating 5 minute thread.....highlights the importance of detailed history taking and being thorough in assessment
Battling persistent pain? Don't let it hold you back. Speak so someone who can help. Info@impactphysio.ie
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BBC News - Chronic pain: The ‘unbearable’ condition affecting one in four
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How can Chartered Physiotherapists help if you have a diagnosis of RA?
They will work with you to improve the movements or tasks that you are finding difficult. They will provide information on how to increase your physical activity which will help with your overall health.
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Arthritis is far more common than you would think! If you are currently living with arthritis know that you are not alone!
Find a Chartered Physiotherapist who can help you through our easy-to-use Find a Physio tool:
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This fantastic paper from @jvsimmonds01 et al is Open Access for the next 3 months! 🙌😃
Click the link for an informative update on assessment & management of hypermobility.
sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Thank you very much to our team of Tweetbassador volunteers, doing their part in helping to make the #ISCPConf21 a huge success. See you next time! @thephysioIRL @WexfordPhysio @colmc_physio @physio_impact @eimeargriffno1
Career progression framework to gain Advanced Practice and Consultant status. Wonderful insight from @shannaragh line now #ISCPConf21
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Physios as first contact practitioners exist in NI but legislation prevents this happening in the Republic of Ireland @DonnellyStephen @roinnslainte introduce the legislation and watch the innovation develop @_ISCP_ #ISCPConf21
Currently on @_ISCP_ conference is advanced practice with:
@marieomir
@shannaragh
Ivan Clancy
Catherine O'Sullivan
Defining the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice in physiotherapy:
*Clinical practice
*Leadership and management
*Education
*Research
#ISCPConf21
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Delighted to present my lateral ankle sprain audit findings at the #iscpconf21 👉 find it in the 'on demand' oral presentations section
