IPG/CF
International Physiotherapy Group for Cystic Fibrosis

Information

If you would like further information on:
* the IPG/CF (including membership)
* how to become a contact person
* the current list of contact persons
Please contact our secretary:

Esta-Lee Tannenbaum
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
Royal Children’s Hospital
Physiotherapy Department
Flemington Road
Parkville
Melbourne
3055
Australia

Tel: + 03 93455411
Fax: 03 9349 1546
E-mail:


IPG/CF publication
  • Physiotherapy in the Treatment of CF
  • Fisioterapia en el tratamiento de la Fibrosis Quística
  • Η Φυσικοθεραπεία στην Αντιμετώπιση της Κυστικής Ίνωσης

  • International Physiotherapy Group for Cystic Fibrosis

    ATTENTION PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

    For those of you who have not already come into contact with this organisation, we would like to draw your attention to the
    LIST OF THE NATIONAL CONTACT PERSONS OF THE IPG/CF

    WHAT IS THE IPG/CF?

    The IPG/CF is an International working committee founded in 1986, and was also a member of the S/MAC of the ICF(M)A.

    The mission of the IPG/CF is:

    • To promote optimal physiotherapy management for people with CF.
    • To improve International communication between physiotherapists.
    • To promote research in Physiotherapy.
    • To cooperate with National CF Associations.
    • To cooperate CFW.
    • To cooperate with the World Confederation for Physiotherapists.
    • To promote and advise in the organisation of a physiotherapy meeting to run parallel to the CFW or EWGCF meetings.

    As a member of CFW, to exchange representatives with the council and through these transmit pertinent information whenever necessary.

    The IPG/CF consists of a national contact person in each member country and a core committee. All countries are welcome to become a member.

    Although the IPG/CF already have contact with many nations, they are always keen to broaden this further, particularly to countries that do not have access to the resources needed to keep updated with the latest physiotherapy techniques for Cystic Fibrosis.

    Previously, through such liaison the IPG/CF were able to perform workshops to educate physiotherapists on such areas, at the Latin American CF Conference in South America.

    Collaboration on an even wider geographical scale will allow the IPG/CF to consider further mutually beneficial projects in the future.


      Latest Articles

    May 7, 2010 - Physiotherapy
    >IPG/CF NEWSLETTER 1, 2009
    Greetings to everyone reading our IPG/CF newsletter. This release summarizes main even of our society during the past year 2008 in Europe, the 31st European Cystic Fibrosis Conference, held in Prague, Czech Republic.

    May 7, 2010 - Physiotherapy
    >IPG/CF NEWSLETTER 2, 2009
    Report from Treasurer Sylvie Vanlaethem. List of the national contact persons of the IPG/CF.

    Jun 16, 2008 - IPG/CF Newsletter
    >IPG/CF NEWSLETTER 1, 2008
    Contents:
    Treasurer report 2007
    Information regarding membership fees
    Annual Reports 2007 (listed alphabetically by Country)

    Apr 12, 2008 - Best Care Scholarship
    >WINNERS OF THE NOVARTIS BEST CARE SCHOLARHIP 2008
    Novartis offers us 4000 euro for the Novartis Best Care Scholarship. This gives us the opportunity to choose 2 winners each year among the participants of the Novartis Best Care Scholarship.

    Dec 16, 2007 - IPG/CF Newsletter
    >IPG/CF NEWSLETTER 2, 2007
    Contents:
    Minutes Belek, Turkey
    Chairperson Report
    Secretary Report
    Treasurer Report
    Report from CF conference, Belek
    Winner of the Novartis Best Care Scholarship 2007
    Annual Reports 2006 (listed alphabetically by Country)

    Jun 16, 2007 - IPG/CF Newsletter
    >IPG/CF NEWSLETTER 1, 2007
    Contents:
    Minutes of 2006 AGM
    Chairpersons Report
    Treasurers report
    Secretary report
    Treasurer Report 2003 to 2006
    Membership Fees Information
    Copenhagen CF conference reports
    American CF conference reports

    Jun 16, 2007 - Glossary
    >2007 Physiotherapy for Respiratory Conditions – Glossary (1st edn)
    This glossary defines terms used in physiotherapy for respiratory conditions. Physio-therapy is defined as the physical management of problems or potential problems in patients with respiratory conditions, in order to obtain and maintain maximal function and to minimize disease progression.

    Jan 15, 2007 - Survey
    >INTERNATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY PRACTICE IN INFANTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS SURVEY RESULTS 1998 – 2000
    A total of 166 completed questionnaires were returned from 27 countries. CF centre size and therapists’ experience ranged widely. Newborn screening occurred at 43% of centres that completed surveys, physiotherapy was commenced at diagnosis in 77% of centres with newborn screening and 86% of those without screening. Family members were taught by the centre physiotherapist and provided daily physiotherapy at 93% of centres. Patient segregation based on respiratory organisms was widely practiced. Twelve different physiotherapy techniques were prescribed.

    Dec 16, 2006 - IPG/CF Newsletter
    >IPG/CF NEWSLETTER 2, 2006
    Contents:
    20th Anniversary of IPG/CF
    Winner of the Chiron Best Care Scholarship 2006
    Annual Reports (alphabetically listed)
    Membership fees Format
    Treasurer Report 2005
    Personal membership of the European Cystic Fibrosis Society

    Jan 23, 2006 - IPG/CF Newsletter
    >IPG/CF NEWSLETTER 1, 2006
    Contents:
    Minutes of 2005 AGM
    Chairpersons Report
    Treasures report
    Membership fees information
    Secretary report
    Message from Filip Van Ginderdeuren
    Crete CF conference reports
    American CF conference reports
    Contact Person details January 2006

     



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