advanced practice in physiotherapy-probs not exam

Question 1

what is the physiotherapy grading structure?

Answer 1

-basic grade physio
-senior physio
-clinical specialist physio
-potentially new - advanced practice physio

Question 2

what are the expected competences of a physio?

Answer 2

-clinical practice
-leadership and management
-education and facilitation of clinical learning
-evidence, research and development

Question 3

what does an advance practice physio look like?

Answer 3

-min 5 years professional experience
-Msc level underpins advance practice
-evidence of training within the 4 pillars
-specialist or generalist route

Question 4

what are examples of advanced practice areas?

Answer 4

MSK / pain management
pelvic health
emergency medicine
paediatrics
resp care
neurology and nuerosurgery