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Potential to investigate alternative interventions to reduce morbidity in these patient groups

The results of a new study published recently in the journal Thorax have shown that physiotherapy and speech and language therapy are beneficial for patients suffering from refractory chronic cough.

Last week’s “momentous decision” by the Minister for Health Dr Leo Varadkar to protect the title ‘physical therapist’ under Section 95(3) of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act, 2005, which will eliminate the ongoing risk of title confusion between ‘physiotherapist’ and ‘physical therapist’ and the consequent risks to public safety, can be viewed as an example of successful lobbying.

By Gary Culliton.

Mary O’Connor and Cillin Condon examine common elbow-joint problems and how they can be managed through the use of physiotherapy.

Cinny Cusack, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at Beaumont Hospital, looks at the benefits of physiotherapy following radical prostatectomy and the exercises that can help urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence is a common complaint following radical prostatectomy, particularly immediately post-operatively.