ACPSM Members please click here   Association Of Chartered Physiotherapists In Sports Medicine NEW CPD APPLICATION FORM Posted: Friday 13th June 2008 10:35pm Please note that there is now a new application form to complete if you are applying for ACPSM CPD accrediation. However do not panic the CPD review panel will continue to except applications using the old forms until the end of June for those of you who are just finishing off your applications. For those of you who are just getting started the forms are very similar so it will be easy for you to cut and paste the information from your old form onto the new form. The new forms have been designed to collect a few pieces of information that the assessment panel have found that they require in order to assist with the assessment process.There is also new guidelines avaliable to assist you in completing the forms that you can download from the website. back to top CONFERENCE 2007 PRESENTATIONS NOW AVALIABLE Posted: Thursday 29th May 2008 7:54pm 'From Plinth to Podium' was a very successful conference run by the ACPSM last year. The presentations from various speakers are now avaliable for ACPSM members to download from the members section of the website. Topics include; *Getting to the Olympics *Confidentiality and conflicting duties in Sports Medicine *Articular cartilage repair rehabilitation *Arterial flow problems in elite athletes *Motor control in Functional Rehabilitation back to top Olympic Physiotherapists Appointed Posted: Wednesday 9th April 2008 9:52pm The BOA have just announced the Physiotherapists that will be supporting Team GB for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. From many applicants 8 physiotherapists were successful in their endeavour. Chief Physiotherapist Nicki Phillips was appointed in January and had the arduous task of the recruitment process. The Physiotherapy Team for the Macau holding camp are Lynn Booth, Colin Paterson and Sian Knott. The Physiotherapy Team for the Olympic Village in Beijing are Nicki Phillips, Caryl Becker, Greg Retter, Louise Fawcett, Graham Anderson and Lisa O'Flynn. All these Physiotherapists are members of the ACPSM and have completed their CPD pathway achieving Gold accrediation. back to top CSP Injection therapy changes to guidelines Posted: Tuesday 8th April 2008 2:19pm The CSP have just made changes to their injection therapy guidelines. If injection therapy is part of your clinical skills please take time to read the newly released guidelines Click here to print the guideline changes back to top The CSP's new position statement on the mixing of medicines in injection therapy Posted: Tuesday 8th April 2008 2:10pm The CSP have also just produced a new position statement on the mixing of medicines for injection therapy. If you are an ACPSM member who currently uses injection therapy in their clinical practice the following attachments will be of use to you. Click here to download the document back to top NEW! TAPING DVD Posted: Thursday 13th March 2008 8:12pm Clinics in Motion in association with the ACPSM are proud to present an educational taping DVD for physiotherapists working in sport. ACPSM members can get a 10% discount when quoting their membership number when ordering. Visit their website by clicking here back to top Physios in Sport branded clothing Posted: Thursday 13th March 2008 5:15pm Over the next few months ACPSM will be launching their new range of branded clothing. ACPSM members will be able to purchase t-shirts, poloshirts, sweatshirts and possibly other items to wear in your clinics and pitchside. Watch this space for more details. back to top Looking for a sports physiotherapist? Posted: Thursday 13th March 2008 3:17pm Are you looking for a physiotherapist who specialises in the treatment of Sports Injuries? Then look no further.... The ACPSM has almost 1000 members all who are Chartered Physiotherapists with a clinical interest in sport. Use our 'Find a Physio' facility to identify sports injury specialists in your area, find physiotherapists with expertise in your sport and with specific teams. Click here to find a physio back to top Would you like to work as a physiotherapist at the 2012 Olympics? Posted: Thursday 13th March 2008 2:30pm It is predicted that over 500 physiotherapists will be required to work providing physiotherapy services during the lead up and throughout this competition. This maybe providing services at test events, training venues, holding camps and also within the Poly Clinic in the athletes village. Ensure that you are well prepared by joining the ACPSM now and start working through the new CPD pathway to make sure you are ready. Click here for details back to top ACPSM Website - Do You Know Your Login? Posted: Thursday 13th March 2008 1:32pm As the APCSM webmaster I am still receiving numerous emails from members who have not yet accessed the members pages of the website. By logging on as an ACPSM member you will be able to: * view details about job opportunities and courses, * read the latest newsletter before it is printed * refer to old newsletters * interact with your peers in the members forum to seek advice and information * utilise the 'find a physio' function * advertise courses or opportunities for employment that you may know about Logging onto the members section could not be easier. Your username is your first name followed by your membership number and your password is set as default 'acpsm' Once you have logged on please go to 'my profile' and change your login details to something that is memorable to you. If you still appear to be having problems with logging on please email me nickicombarro@hotmail.com back to top   NEW CPD APPLICATION FORM CONFERENCE 2007 PRESENTATIONS NOW AVALIABLE Olympic Physiotherapists Appointed CSP Injection therapy changes to guidelines The CSP's new position statement on the mixing of medicines in injection therapy NEW! TAPING DVD Physios in Sport branded clothing Looking for a sports physiotherapist? Would you like to work as a physiotherapist at the 2012 Olympics? ACPSM Website - Do You Know Your Login?