Posted on Aug 16, 2008 under Publications |
Sportex is a quarterly issue publication aimed at health professionals in the sporting environment.
The diverse subject range is neatly broken down into three distinct categories. Subscribers can also benefit from an extensive on-line archive of articles along with added features such as downloadable patient advice leaflets.
Sportex Medicine Publication
SportEX medicine features articles on the diagnosis, treatment, functional and advanced rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries occurring in sport.
The key features of sportEX medicine include:
- Evidence-based information which you can use immediately
- Tools and resources to help you save time, such as our well-known and Patient Advice Leaflets which can be photocopied for clients and our Practitioner Prompt pages which you can stick on your wall
- Contributions from the very best sports medicine practitioners
- Full colour articles which are presented in a visually interesting and fun way
HealthEX
HealthEX specialist is a quarterly magazine targeted at individuals working in the promotion of physical activity for health.
healthEX specialist is particularly appropriate for:
Physical activity health promotion specialists working in PCTs and local authorities
Sports development officers
Medical professionals including GPs and practice nurses
Clinical exercise specialists working with special populations
Teachers working to increase physical activity participation
Individuals working in workplace settings
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SportEx Dynamics
The key features of SportEX Dynamics include:
- Evidence-based information and tips which you apply immediately
- Tools and resources to help you save time, such as our well-known and highly regarded Patient Advice Leaflets which can be photocopied for clients and pre-planned strength, conditioning and flexibility circuits
- Contributions from the very best sports scientists, coaches and sports medicine practitioners around the world
- Full colour articles which are presented in a visually interesting and fun way
sportEX dynamics is targeted at individuals involved in:
- Improving sports performance
- Increasing fitness and conditioning
- Preventing injuries
- Identifying potential injury trouble spots and faulty techniques
- Applying manual therapy techniques such as sports massage
- Analysing techniques and skills
- Assessing clients and patients
Posted on Aug 16, 2008 under Organisations |
GOSC
The Osteopaths Act 1993 established the General Osteopathic Council to ‘provide for the regulation of the profession of osteopathy’
The GOsC’s aim are:
- To protect patients
- To develop the osteopathic profession
- To promote an understanding of osteopathic care
The GOsC:
- Registers qualified professionals
- Sets standards of osteopathic practice and conduct
- Assures the quality of osteopathic education
- Ensures Continuing Professional Development
- Helps patients with complaints about an osteopath
The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is one of the 13 UK health and social care regulators. The regulators are set up to protect the public so that whenever you see a health or social care professional, you can be sure they meet the required standards.
Posted on Aug 16, 2008 under Organisations |
BASEM Journal
Founded in 1953, BASEM is the oldest Sport and Exercise Medicine Association in the United Kingdom and is the official UK representative to both the European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations (EFSMA), and the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS).
BASEM is dedicated to the promotion of good health through physical activity, and the provision of sports medicine expertise to optimise athletic performance at all levels.
Membership is open to all those who are suitably qualified and involved in the care and welfare of the exercising individual.
Membership of BASEM will enable you to access:
BASEM Regional Meetings (at discounted prices in your area)
BASEM Annual Congress (at discounted prices)
BASEM Education Courses (at discount prices)
BASEM Members area on the website (Ask a member system)
BASEM Newsletter Click here for newsletter for the latest newsletter
British Journal of Sports Medicine – http://bjsm.bmjjournals.com/
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