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Amendment to the Statute of the Order of Physiotherapists
The amendment to the Statute of the Order of Physiotherapists, promulgated by the President of the Republic on 1 December, was published today in the Diário da República. Law no. 71/2023, of 12 December, which can be consulted at hereThe new law will enter into force on the first day of the third month following its publication, i.e. 1 March 2024.
In the coming months, the Order of Physiotherapists will be working to adapt the regulations in force and its organisational structure to this diploma, which is the result of intense work to make improvements to the initial version presented.
President at the 50th anniversary of the School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria
"President António Lopes attended the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the School of Health of the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria. Representing the Physiotherapy department of the School of Health were Maria António Castro and Nuno Morais.
The presence of the President underlines the importance of the collaboration between the Order of Physiotherapists and Higher Education Institutions for the fulfilment of the Order's statutory competence, which aims to promote the development of the scientific area of physiotherapy and contribute to quality teaching.
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New Statute of Orders promulgated
On 30 November 2023, the National Council of Professional Orders (CNOP) was heard at a hearing at the Presidency of the Republic, and the professional orders that are not part of CNOP were also invited to attend. The Order of Physiotherapists expressed a favourable opinion on the Assembly of the Republic's decree-law on its statutes. This step is the result of intense work by the Order to make improvements to the initial version of the law.
This Friday, the President of the Republic promulgates changes to the statutes of professional organisations, including the Order of PhysiotherapistsThe conclusion of the process awaits publication in the Diário da República.
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President of World Physiotherapy visits Portugal
This Tuesday saw the end of a two-day visit to Portugal by the President of World Physiotherapy (WP), Michel Landry.
The newly elected President of the organisation that represents more than 600,000 physiotherapists around the world, through its 127 members, including the Order of Physiotherapistswas received on 27 and 28 November.
During the visit to the premises in Lisbon, President António Lopes and the Direction presented the strategic plan for the activities of the Order of Physiotherapists at a meeting attended by the President of the Jurisdictional Council and the President of the Supervisory Board.
A session was held with the General Council of the Order of Physiotherapists, in which the President of World Physiotherapy presented some of the organisation's strategic projects and answered some questions from the audience gathered beforehand. The session was open to members of working groups of the Order of Physiotherapists, in particular those linked to specialised groups (speciality groups) from World Physiotherapy.
With the aim of addressing opportunities for co-operation on projects in the World Physiotherapy with a humanitarian component, the programme included a meeting with the Physiotherapy in emergencies, disasters and humanitarian action Working Group.
For the President of the Order of Physiotherapists, António Lopes, this visit represented "a significant step towards strengthening the Order of Physiotherapists as the representative body of the profession at international level and consolidating the institutional relationship with the international organisation of which the Order of Physiotherapists is a member".
For the President of World Physiotherapy, Michel Landry, "Being here gives me the opportunity, which is important for me personally and for us at World Physiotherapy, to create partnerships with orders and associations around the world. Because a strong Order unleashes potential in the country, in Europe and also opens up opportunities for physiotherapists in other Portuguese-speaking countries and, at the same time, opportunities for the patients you work with".
Order of Physiotherapists at Congress dedicated to Physiotherapy specialities
The Order of Physiotherapists, represented by President António Lopes, was present at the event. XVII National Congress of PhysiotherapyThe event, organised by the Spanish Association of Physiotherapists, took place on 24 and 25 November, with more than 700 participants.
According to the organisers, the aim of the congress was to promote the contribution of physiotherapists to maintaining the health of the population and to demand the recognition of physiotherapy specialities as a response to social demands.
On the sidelines of the Congress, the President had the opportunity to discuss the issue with the President of the Spanish Association of Physiotherapists, Fernando Ramos Gomes. Table of Physiotherapy Professional Specialities in Portugalwithin the remit of the Order of Physiotherapists.
He also had the opportunity to discuss a number of common issues related to the regulation of the profession with the President of the Council of Colleges of Physiotherapists of Spain, Gustavo Paseiro Ares.
When babies are born too soon: World Prematurity Day
This Friday, 17th November, marks the World Prematurity Day, a date that aims to raise awareness of premature births, deaths and sequelae due to prematurity, promoted by the EFCNI - European Foundation for the Care of NewbornsThis is a platform created in April 2008 at European level, made up of parents and health professionals, with the aim of giving a voice to premature newborns and their families.
O premature birth is defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation. It currently happens to more than 10% of the 130 million babies worldwide and 5 to 12% of the 5 million European babies." (EFCNI, 2019, Preterm Birth Factsheet).
The premature babies or pre-term can be categorised according to gestational age and birth weight, with neonatal morbidity being greater the more premature or lighter the baby is. Thus extreme" prematurity" includes babies under 28 weeks of gestation, the "great" prematurityThose who are born at less than 32 weeks are considered to be moderate" or "late" preterms" those born between 32-33 weeks and 34-36 weeks respectively. They are "extreme underweight" babies born weighing less than 1000 grams (g), from "very low weight" weighing less than 1500 g, and "low weight" between 1500-2500 g.
Physiotherapy intervention in prematurity
A vulnerability of these babies, due to the inherent characteristics of their prematurity and the immaturity of their organ systems, leads us to anticipate certain complications and requires close monitoring of their development, not only, but particularly in the case of extreme premature babies, due to the increased risk of sequelae associated with their condition. Physiotherapy intervention in this population has shown benefitsIt should be started early, even during hospitalisation in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit).
The demands of early life and early experiences must be carefully observed by the person concerned. Physiotherapist, in order to better structure their approach, with the aim of promoting the baby's typical development, contributing to their neuromotor development and minimising or even avoiding serious sequelae.
A prematurity is the recognised cause of major sequelae such as cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment and moderate to severe neurosensory alterations. During hospitalisation, positioning and neuroprotective care are examples of physiotherapy intervention and play a fundamental role in preventing or minimising them. The respiratory condition is also affected in this population, with hyaline membrane disease (a typical disease of lung immaturity), and its evolution into bronchopulmonary dysplasia and chronic lung disease.
From neonatology to the home and from the home to the world. Physiotherapist is the health professional to have as a companion for the first months/years of life of premature babies and their families. It is therefore essential to establish an interdisciplinary follow-up plan after hospital discharge, which should include an assessment of the baby's neurological status, their motor, behavioural, cognitive and language development, so that early warning signs can be identified and timely intervention can be made to minimise or prevent sequelae.
To Physiotherapists also plays the role of educator, since the family's guidance is key to the success of their intervention. The many activities of everyday life are unique opportunities for the triad father-mother-baby can deepen relationships and enhance the baby's development. The Physiotherapists wants them to be better equipped parents, with tools to promote the harmonious development of their "little warriors", a term often used to describe this population and which refers to the resilience of premature babies.
Order of Physiotherapists present at the 2nd National Invasive Physiotherapy Conference
The Order of Physiotherapists was present today at the 2nd edition of the National Invasive Physiotherapy Days, with Board member Afonso Neutel taking part in the opening ceremony.
In his speech at the opening ceremony, he stressed that "The physiotherapist is a health professional, and physiotherapy is a scientific discipline, which should have the user and the person at the centre of its process, supported by robust evidence that guarantees the defence of the citizen".
In this speech, it was also mentioned that "the physiotherapy process is the application of science and physiotherapy, and that it should be transversal to all areas of intervention".
On the occasion of these days, Afonso Neutel took the opportunity to report that work is underway to create a system for evaluating and accrediting postgraduate training, in conjunction with the creation of a framework of specialities
Breast cancer: after diagnosis, how can physiotherapy help?
Physiotherapists work with breast cancer survivors from the moment they are diagnosed and throughout the course of their care.
The objectives of their intervention cut across all stages of survival and are fundamental to:
- reinforcing the need to adopt healthy lifestyle habits;
- prevent the appearance of complications arising from the pathology and associated treatments;
- minimise their effect on functionality;
- maximise functionality (physical, emotional, social and occupational dimensions);
- improve quality of life.
Order of Physiotherapists joins Pink October
Pink October is a movement to raise awareness in society about breast cancer prevention and the fight against breast cancer.
The Order of Physiotherapists is joining this initiative, pointing out that breast cancer is a public health problem and the most common cancer worldwide.
In Portugal, it is the cancer with the highest incidence, mortality and associated prevalence in women.