Orthopaedic medicine and Injection Therapy

Address Physiotherapy Department, Marmaduke Health Centre, Marmaduke Street, Hull   HU3 3BH
Tel 01482 222 755
Website www.acpom.co.uk
Area of interest Musculoskeletal diagnosis, treatment and injection therapy
Membership 400
CSP status recognised group
Subscription details £20.00
Publications  -  
Who can join? Membership is open to all chartered physiotherapists.
What is expected of members? Support for fellow members, the sharing of information on clinical issues, especially those related to injection therapy.
How does the group support members' continuing professional development/lifelong learning? The ACPOM website includes information about courses, the group's aims and objectives and updates on important information eg drug protocols.

Peer support/mentorship
ACPOM has a peer support system and also offers help to members via the website.

Publications for members
ACPOM produces a journal twice a year and a newsletter twice a year. Other publications include a manual, textbook, and guidelines for practice.

Suggested reading list A list of recommended reading is available from ACPOM.

Conferences and study days
Regular events are organised by ACPOM.

Formal courses offered/recommended
Members are encouraged to undertake a course in injection therapy. See the website for further details of courses available.
How does the group promote research and evaluation? Promoting research awareness
The group collects all articles and papers relevant to injection therapy as a resource for members.

Published evidence-based material
ACPOM (1999), A Clinical Guideline for the use of Injection Therapy by Physiotherapists, CSP
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