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SPLIT programme lays foundations for expansion as part of World Physiotherapy Day

September 7, 2024 by adminofsite

As part of the World Day of Physiotherapy (8th September), which this year focuses on the low back pain (low back pain) and the role of physiotherapy in its assessment and treatment, the Order of Physiotherapists, in partnership with the School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal, is starting the expansion of the SPLIT programmewhich is aligned with the National Health Plan 2030 of the Directorate-General for Health.

SPLIT, which has already been developed and implemented in the Arrábida Health Centre Grouping - ARSLVT, is an innovative programme in the field. assessment and treatment of low back pain.

It uses a screening tool that classifies individuals with episodes of low back pain into three categories of risk of developing persistent and disabling symptoms (low, medium and high), and which showed promising results in the pilot study.

In a sample of around 500 users in this programme, 6 months after the initial consultation, was reduced, at around 80%, the likelihood of having persistent and disabling low back pain.

Also in terms of prescription of complementary diagnostic means and medication, this programme has enabled reduce each of these indicators by around 30%.

Recently, the SPLIT programme was selected for the 1st phase of the Sustainable Health Pact 2030as part of the process of implementing the National Health Plan 2030coordinated by the Directorate-General for Health, a collaborative and multisectoral process that guides and influences public policies and interventions with an impact on health in Portugal.

This initial implementation phase will focus on expanding the programme to other health units in Portugal that already have integrated physiotherapists.

To this end, in this next phase of the process, potential stakeholders will be identified and consulted, in various regions of the country, with the aim of train physiotherapistsfrom first semester of 2025This will ensure that more users can benefit from this innovative approach to treating low back pain.

Portuguese Physiotherapists Order marks World Diabetes Day

April 2, 2023November 14, 2022 by adminofsite

World Diabetes Day - which falls on 14 November - was established in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

One in ten adults lives with diabetes, according to the IDF for 2021. Among the various factors that influence the development of type II diabetes, the most obvious is the urbanised lifestyle, which includes an unhealthy diet and sedentary behaviour. Recent studies show that adopting a healthier lifestyle and practising physical activity can delay or even prevent its onset. Remember: Physiotherapy is an ally in the prevention and control of Type II Diabetes, bearing in mind its area of intervention.

Portuguese Physiotherapists Order joins World Physiotherapy

April 2, 2023November 8, 2022 by adminofsite

The Order of Physiotherapists is delighted to be joining World Physiotherapy, and the Europe RegionThe Portuguese Association of Physiotherapists, which was admitted in 1963, succeeded the Portuguese Association of Physiotherapists by consensus.

The members of the organisation founded in 1951 voted electronically and accepted the candidacy formalised by the Order of Physiotherapists, as the structure that regulates physiotherapy and physiotherapists in Portugal, which will take effect from January 2023.

Find out more at press release published by World Physiotherapy.

Interview of the President of the Portuguese Physioterapists Order to bwizer magazine

February 6, 2023November 3, 2022 by adminofsite

Intervention of the President of the Portuguese Bar Association on Physiotherapy in Mental Health

October 24, 2022October 24, 2022 by adminofsite

Intervenção do Bastonário sobre a Fisioterapia na Saúde Mental

The President of the Order of Physiotherapists considers that "(...) despite the legislative measures, the responses implemented are still insufficient, with notable geographical asymmetries and a clear lack of health professionals integrated into mental health teams, as well as an omission to include physiotherapists in these teams".

In a message video For the conference "Current and Future Challenges for Physiotherapy in Mental Health", organised by the Portuguese Association of Physiotherapists APFISIO, António Lopes stressed that although physiotherapists and other health professionals may not be aware of the role and benefits of intervention, the scope of practice of Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry "is holistic, eclectic and dynamic - as it is constantly informed by evidence - and as such is able to respond to the health needs of people and society."

In his speech, broadcast on 22 October, which took place at the Escola Superior de Saúde - Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, António Lopes gave an overview of the various dimensions of Physiotherapy in Mental Health and the specific theoretical, practical and interpersonal skills that Physiotherapists should have, pointing out that one of the reasons why the benefits of Physiotherapy interventions don't always reach users with mental health problems is the lack or inadequate training of Physiotherapists in this area.

Despite this, according to the declarations submitted when registering with the Order, of the more than 9,000 already registered, "around 700 physiotherapists report having obtained additional qualifications in the area of mental health, and around 600 physiotherapists report having, or having had, clinical activity in mental health".

In order to improve this situation, he emphasised the commitment of the Order of Physiotherapists to promoting access to physiotherapy care in the area of mental health, to supporting and valuing those who already work in this field and to studying solutions together with higher education institutions. In this context, he also recalled the process of creating a framework of professional specialities in Physiotherapy in Portugal, which is currently underway, guaranteeing: "We will work to promote Physiotherapy in Mental Health!

Portuguese Physiotherapists Order marks the World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2022 by adminofsite

World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually on 10 October, a date established by the World Federation for Mental Health (FMSM). Today, the World Health Organisation also recognises and marks this day. This year's theme is "Making mental health and well-being a global priority".

O World Mental Health Report of the WHO, published in June 2022, revealed that already before the pandemic, in 2019, around one billion people were struggling with some kind of mental disorder.

Physiotherapy in Mental Health

On this World Mental Health Day, the Board of the Order salutes the work done by physiotherapists in the field of mental health.

In Portugal, of the 8905 Physiotherapists registered with the Order, 693 report having obtained additional qualifications in the area of Mental Health and 598 report having clinical activity in Mental Health (graph 1. distribution by district). There are also 185 physiotherapists with additional qualifications and clinical activity in Mental Health, according to the information extracted from the registration form.

Note: the data does not include members who have suspended or cancelled their membership.

Physiotherapy in Mental Health is a transversal and specific area of Physiotherapy, which operates in different health, mental health, psychiatric and psychosomatic medicine environments. Its aim is to optimise well-being through health education strategies and the promotion of 1) awareness of the body, movement and emotions 3) functionality, 4) exercise and physical activity, always integrating the physical, mental and relational dimensions.

Physiotherapy can act in Mental Health, namely in the relationship between somatic disorders and psychological problems (sleep disturbances, fear related to pain, psychological stress and depressed mood associated with a clinical condition); the relationship between mild mental disorders and the main chronic non-communicable diseases (anxiety and moderate depression associated with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, diabetes and cancer), the relationship between somatic disorders and mild mental health disorders (depression associated with chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder associated with fibromyalgia and anxiety associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and in the specialised approach to serious mental illnesses (major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders and addictive behaviours and dependencies) in psychiatric units/hospitals.

About 2 thousand professional ballots sent to Physiotherapists

October 3, 2022September 29, 2022 by adminofsite

The second batch of professional cards of Physiotherapists has already been sent by ordinary registered mail to the respective holders.

In their professional conduct, physiotherapists must accurately identify themselves as members of the Order, namely by their professional name and professional card number. Consult the guidance document regarding the existence, evidence and use of vignettes.

Ballot papers are being sent to all registered members, and this task has been awarded to a company outside the Order. In certain cases, it has been necessary to correct personal data, such as postal addresses and photographs. Shipments are being made as the situations are corrected.

Covid-19 and Influenza: Portuguese Physiotherapists Order appeals to vaccination

September 28, 2022 by adminofsite

Physiotherapists are part of the priority group of professionals in health services (public and private) and other health care services, as part of the autumn-winter vaccination campaign against COVID-19 and influenza. See the standards from the DGS sent to the Order of Physiotherapists by the Coordinating Centre for Support to the Ministry of Health.

The current vaccination campaign is taking place in health centres and specific vaccination centres. See list: List of Vaccination Centres - Covid 19 (min-saude.pt). Like last year, the "Open House" modality is also available, using a digital password. Find out how to access it at: Open House - Covid 19. The Order is calling on physiotherapists to get vaccinated, as they must be accompanied by their professional card or a statement from their employer proving their professional activity. More information at: Autumn-winter vaccination campaign against COVID-19 and flu - Covid 19 (min-saude.pt)

Order of Physiotherapists receives the National Association of Young People in Physiotherapy

September 29, 2022September 21, 2022 by adminofsite

A Order of Physiotherapists (OF) met with the National Association of Young People in Physiotherapy(ANJF) on 21 September.

The purpose of the meeting was to address and discuss issues related to the target population of the association whose mission is "to represent Physiotherapy Students and Young Portuguese Physiotherapists (...)", namely the possibility of establishing special conditions regarding the payment of membership fees for those completing their degree. The Order reiterated its willingness to study the proposal as part of the preparation of the Budget proposal and the Activity Plan proposal for 2023.

The National Association of Young People in Physiotherapy also asked for clarification on the process of creation of the specialities board Physiotherapy professionals in Portugal, with António Lopes explaining the set of stages of this objective, which derives from this attribution of the Order of Physiotherapists, provided for in article 4 of the Statute of the Association of Physiotherapists. Statutes.

Representing the Order were the President and Member Afonso Neutel. The ANJF was represented by Beatriz Silva and António Martins, recently elected president and vice-president respectively, and treasurer Sofia Tavares.