CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
In April 2016, CCGI Opinion Leaders were joined by a new team of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators. These are influential evidence-informed clinicians recently nominated by their colleagues in a nationwide survey. They are assisting Opinion Leaders in their area with reaching out to other chiropractors and teaching them about critical thinking, proper interpretation of evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines, and evidence-informed practice in general.
CCGI is delighted to have them on board and looks forward to collaborating with them to take the best practices forward in Canada.
Roles and Activities of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
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understanding how clinical practice guidelines are developed;
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discussing best practices and guidelines with colleagues;
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having a presence on social media to raise awareness of resources on evidence-informed practice;
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encouraging clinicians and patients to use the CCGI website and resources;
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making presentations on evidence-informed practice at continuing education events and conferences in collaboration with their local opinion leaders team.
In April 2016, CCGI Opinion Leaders were joined by a new team of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators. These are influential evidence-informed clinicians recently nominated by their colleagues in a nationwide survey. They are assisting Opinion Leaders in their area with reaching out to other chiropractors and teaching them about critical thinking, proper interpretation of evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines, and evidence-informed practice in general.
CCGI is delighted to have them on board and looks forward to collaborating with them to take the best practices forward in Canada.
Roles and Activities of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
-
understanding how clinical practice guidelines are developed;
-
discussing best practices and guidelines with colleagues;
-
having a presence on social media to raise awareness of resources on evidence-informed practice;
-
encouraging clinicians and patients to use the CCGI website and resources;
-
making presentations on evidence-informed practice at continuing education events and conferences in collaboration with their local opinion leaders team.
In April 2016, CCGI Opinion Leaders were joined by a new team of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators. These are influential evidence-informed clinicians recently nominated by their colleagues in a nationwide survey. They are assisting Opinion Leaders in their area with reaching out to other chiropractors and teaching them about critical thinking, proper interpretation of evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines, and evidence-informed practice in general.
CCGI is delighted to have them on board and looks forward to collaborating with them to take the best practices forward in Canada.
Roles and Activities of CCGI Best Practice Collaborators
-
understanding how clinical practice guidelines are developed;
-
discussing best practices and guidelines with colleagues;
-
having a presence on social media to raise awareness of resources on evidence-informed practice;
-
encouraging clinicians and patients to use the CCGI website and resources;
-
making presentations on evidence-informed practice at continuing education events and conferences in collaboration with their local opinion leaders team.
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We are always looking to get people involved in our projects. No experience necessary - we provide training!
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Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy
This tool provides information to facilitate physical activity recommendations for pregnant women without contraindications.
Focused examination
1. Patient History
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Identify absolute and relative contraindications to exercise.
Absolute contraindications:
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Ruptured membranes, premature labor, unexplained persistent vaginal bleeding, placenta praevia after 28 weeks gestation, pre-eclampsia, incompetent cervix, intrauterine growth restriction, high-order multiple pregnancy (e.g. triplets), uncontrolled type I diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled thyroid disease, and other serious cardiovascular, respiratory or systemic disorders
Relative contraindications:
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Recurrent pregnancy loss, gestational hypertension, a history of spontaneous preterm birth, mild/moderate cardiovascular or respiratory disease, symptomatic anaemia, malnutrition, eating disorder, twin pregnancy after the 28th week, and other significant medical conditions
2. Physical Examination
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Determine the existence of diastasis recti.
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Women who develop diastasis recti should avoid abdominal strengthening exercises as this may worsen the condition, increasing the likelihood of requiring postnatal repair.
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Continuing aerobic exercise, such as walking, is associated with decreased odds of developing diastasis recti.
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Women considering athletic competition or exercising significantly above the recommended guidelines should speak to their obstetric care provider prior to doing so.
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Elite athletes who continue to train during pregnancy are advised to seek supervision from an obstetric care provider with knowledge of the impact of vigorous-intensity physical activity on maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes.
Diastasis Recti:
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Defined as the separation of the rectus abdominis muscles by an abnormal distance. Diastasis recti might cause a bulge in the middle of the abdomen where the two muscles separate
3. Management
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The Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination for Pregnancy (PARmed-X for Pregnancy) is recommended for use as a health screening prior to participation in physical activity.
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Discuss the range of physical activity recommendations with the patient and, together, select the option this is right for them.
Patient Handouts
Recommendations:
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All women without contraindication should be physically active throughout pregnancy including women who were previously inactive, women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus, women categorized as overweight or obese (pre-pregnancy body mass index ≥25 kg/m²)
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Complete at least 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity each week
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Physical activity should be accumulated over a minimum of 3 days per week; however, being active every day is encouraged
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Incorporate a variety of aerobic and resistance training activities to achieve greater benefits. Adding yoga and/or gentle stretching may also be beneficial
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Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) (e.g., Kegel exercises) may be performed on a daily basis to reduce the risk of urinary incontinence. Instruction on the proper technique is recommended to obtain optimal benefits: instructions / video
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Modify exercise position to avoid the supine position light-headedness, nausea or unwell feeling is experienced while lying flat on back
4. Reevaluation and Discharge
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Reassess the patient at every visit.
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Monitor for any emerging contraindications to exercise.
5. Referrals and Collaboration
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Refer the patient to a physician for further evaluation at any time during their care if they develop new or worsening contraindications or psychological symptoms.