Glenn McCusker

· To provide musculoskeletal physiotherapy input to people with a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

· To provide comprehensive assessments and subsequent reports.

· To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.

· To clarify and explain the patient’s condition to them to enable the formulation of realistic agreed treatment goals and plans.

· To adapt practice in response to the needs of each individual, including due regard for cultural, social and linguistic differences, in addition to any disabilities.

· To demonstrate high level of clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and engaging in continued professional development.

· To accept responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organize this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

· Carrying out subjective and objective assessments with service users, to assess their mobility and gather information on their social and medical history.

· Collaborate with patients in creating individualized treatment plans, specific to their needs, abilities and goals.

· Managing a caseload which focuses on supporting patients and their families in promoting independence and returning to their previous physical, psychological and social function.

· Collaborating with members of the MDT including occupational therapists, nurses, speech and language therapists, doctors and pharmacists to provide a holistic approach to patient care.

· Keeping up to date with the latest advancements in the profession to provide optimal care.

· Working independently and with the physiotherapist/ occupational therapists to care for the physical and emotional needs of patients.

· Documenting detailed and accurate clinical notes.

· Teaching patients how to use mobility aids.

· Carrying out subjective assessments with patients and their families to gather information on the patient’s baseline and assess if they are in need of any further services.

· Educating patients on the importance of exercise and regular mobility, to prevent deconditioning and to promote optimal health.

· Assisting physiotherapists with client care including the use of ultrasound equipment, laser therapy, electrical modalities and tractions.

· Providing education, guidance and motivation to patients whilst performing exercises which have been prescribed by the physiotherapist.

· Maintaining treatment area cleanliness, including sterilization of equipment, laundry and treatment area organization.

· Creating individualised treatment plans and delivering soft tissue therapy with the goal of decreasing pain and improving flexibility, range of motion and muscle function.

· Assisting clients in recovery from physically demanding sports events and the rehabilitation from muscular trauma such as motor vehicle accidents or falls.

· Providing clients with guidance on stretching, strengthening, overall relaxation and postural adjustments.