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  1. trudi powell
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    Orthotic prescription advice needed.

    A few issues... 1. Are you worried about the restriction of Hall movt on the intial date of fitting ?? always allow 2-3 weeks to see what is...
    Post by: trudi powell, Dec 11, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  2. trudi powell
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    Headaches & orthoses

    My most obvious case of helping a migraine, was a young new father, who for the life of me I can't remember why, had a significant difference...
    Post by: trudi powell, Dec 11, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Leg length discrepency how do you measure clincally?

    Oh Kevin, Oh Kevin, Oh Kevin, I thought you were the Bee's Knees ( Aussie Slang for Everything True and Good ) but disputing the benefits of...
    Post by: trudi powell, Dec 11, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Leg length discrepency how do you measure clincally?

    From the list above I measure pretty much the same way as described in 'Measuring LLD'. However, after alligning the body and comparing, then...
    Post by: trudi powell, Dec 4, 2007 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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    Do I Need To Register With Australian Podiatry Council Before I Apply For My Visa

    Re: Do I Need To Register With Australian Podiatry Council Before I Apply For My Vis Go to qvisa.com and look under information for...
    Post by: trudi powell, Oct 12, 2007 in forum: Australia
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    Over-the-phone-consult-with-sister

    Hi Mark Our Gold Coast beaches can be quite discriminatory and makes all the Southerners do it tougher than we do !! At least she wasn't doing...
    Post by: trudi powell, Oct 7, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  7. trudi powell
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    Subungual hard corns

    With experience you will be able to see the corn through the nail and know pretty much where to start debriding. The patient will tell you it is...
    Post by: trudi powell, Sep 7, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    International fee comparisons

    Were they made of gold ?? or just cheap old polypropolene with a few extra coloured additions for effect ??
    Post by: trudi powell, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: Practice Management
  9. trudi powell
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    International fee comparisons

    Here in Australia, yes it is illegal to collude with fellow Podiatrists about fee structure, but I would be surprised to find it included...
    Post by: trudi powell, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: Practice Management
  10. trudi powell
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    Scope for UK graduates in Australia

    Hi Blany87 If you need to know which type of visa you need, email me ( private msg ). My husband is a Registered Migration Agent. I'll get him...
    Post by: trudi powell, Jul 14, 2007 in forum: Australia
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    Sterile

    I still can't believe there are Podiatrists who feel they can ignore the Sterilisation Act Australia ....was it 1985 Admin ??.... Why ?! Who is...
    Post by: trudi powell, Jul 13, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  12. trudi powell
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    Clanging tuning fork test

    I agree. Through my observations I usually find patients loose their vibration sensation long before they cannot detect the monofilament. So...
    Post by: trudi powell, Mar 17, 2007 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    What type of immobilising for 84yr old ?

    Well a month down the track and he is not looking too bad. The old guy ended up in hospital soon after my last post, in quite a bit of pain....
    Post by: trudi powell, Mar 11, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  14. trudi powell
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    Should I take the plunge?

    Dear Atlas I know that some may not agree with letting your fellow practitioners know you are now their competition. But... the curtesy of...
    Post by: trudi powell, Mar 11, 2007 in forum: Practice Management
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    Should I take the plunge?

    Getting away from CHC and private clinic debates..... Getting started and doing it right can make the first year very easy or very hard....
    Post by: trudi powell, Mar 9, 2007 in forum: Practice Management
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    New Clinic Advice

    Renting a room in a GP's clinic or a medical centre will unfortunately usually limit the number of referrals you will receive from other GP's, and...
    Post by: trudi powell, Mar 1, 2007 in forum: Australia
  17. trudi powell
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    Glucosamine

    I agree. It works for me !
    Post by: trudi powell, Feb 14, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  18. trudi powell
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    What type of immobilising for 84yr old ?

    Thanks David Spoke with his GP today and we are both wondering the best next step. The only thing I can see working is a respite stay for the...
    Post by: trudi powell, Feb 13, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    What type of immobilising for 84yr old ?

    I have an elderly gentleman, who I am going to commence treatment tomorrow for Step 0 - 1 Charcot's joint. He is not diabetic, but has...
    Thread by: trudi powell, Feb 12, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Glucosamine / Chondroitin in Osteoarthritis - the definitive study

    Generally the dose is 1000mg of the glucosamine component. Some high potency tablets are made 1500mg and again some patients have been advised to...
    Post by: trudi powell, Jan 24, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Glucosamine / Chondroitin in Osteoarthritis - the definitive study

    I swear by it !! Yes it takes a good 3 weeks or more to be effective and to help nourish the cartiledge but wow ! does it help my knees !!...
    Post by: trudi powell, Jan 23, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  22. trudi powell
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    Antibiotic-Coated Instruments Could Cut Infections

    Sounds good, hope it works. It may cut down the number of our patients presenting with MRSA after visiting hospital.
    Post by: trudi powell, Jan 20, 2007 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    Silver Nitrate.... Spots Off ?

    Very rarely will I use Silver Nitrate solution, but I keep it tucked away and supposively out of harms way. But....today some of the crystals...
    Thread by: trudi powell, Jan 17, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Colourful Wellies from downunder

    My Mum gave me a pair of these wellies a couple of years ago and I wondered how to get some more. Now I don't have to wait for my birthday for...
    Post by: trudi powell, Jan 16, 2007 in forum: Break Room
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    Shirley Allen

    I can still feel the college shaking at the mere mention that " Shirley is in the Building " An amazing woman who saw no barriers....
    Post by: trudi powell, Dec 12, 2006 in forum: Australia
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    Shock absorbing wound dressings?

    Sorry Cameron...but how about explaining it to him with ESL ( English as a Second Language )?!
    Post by: trudi powell, Sep 6, 2006 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Shock absorbing wound dressings?

    Allevyn does work quite well, as it is a thick / bulky dressing. But do you want a dressing for an old patient or an athletic patient ??
    Post by: trudi powell, Sep 6, 2006 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Medihoney.

    I try it on patients who want it to work and give them a few weeks for any improvement, but unfortunately I haven't had any good results so far....
    Post by: trudi powell, Sep 2, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Evaluation of foam dressings in chronic wounds

    I love to use Polymem or Allevyn for most of my ulcer dressings. Depending on exudate I'll add a little Solosite gel. I haven't used Lyofoam...
    Post by: trudi powell, Sep 2, 2006 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Yeeha I made it, Now in Aus

    Oh Mark... Oh Mark... Oh Mark... Queensland...Beautiful one day.....Perfect the next. Unlike Canberra bloody hot and isolated one day.....snow...
    Post by: trudi powell, Aug 30, 2006 in forum: Break Room
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    Yeeha I made it, Now in Aus

    $350 will probably get you acreage !! My neighbour's house is up for rent at $400, but that includes a great view of Surfers Paradise and 4...
    Post by: trudi powell, Aug 26, 2006 in forum: Break Room
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    Yeeha I made it, Now in Aus

    Sorry David...but all this way and you went to "Sunny" Sydney. I thought all the Poms had heard of Queensland !! That is why I moved to "...
    Post by: trudi powell, Aug 24, 2006 in forum: Break Room
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    Health & Safety during domicillary visits

    The other good thing about the mobile phone on home visits is you can phone your patient after you have been tapping and knocking and ringing at...
    Post by: trudi powell, Aug 7, 2006 in forum: Practice Management
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    How do you supervise the students?

    I was fortunate when I was a student, 20 yrs ago, to have a very experienced 'old fashion' Podiatrist who relished training her students on...
    Post by: trudi powell, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Teaching and Learning
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    Health & Safety during domicillary visits

    Give up home visits...yes we should as a profession ignore the housebound and disabled. It looks alot more professional to greet people from...
    Post by: trudi powell, Jul 29, 2006 in forum: Practice Management
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    Private practice in the UK

    Hi Gavw I set up a new practice in Sydney from scratch quite a few years ago, and ended up with myself and 3 full-timers before selling off. My...
    Post by: trudi powell, Jul 28, 2006 in forum: Practice Management
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