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University of Ulster Innovation Aids Cystic Fibrosis Patients Worldwide
May 23, 2003A new exercise technique developed by a University of Ulster physiotherapist is helping cystic fibrosis (CF) sufferers worldwide.
The new exercise measuring technique, pioneered by Dr Judy Bradley, a lecturer/practitioner in physiotherapy at the University' of Ulster, is to be discussed by Europe's top clinicians and researchers at a conference in Belfast next month.
Called the 'Modified Shuttle Test,' Dr Bradley's technique measures cystic fibrosis patients' capacity to undertake exercise, thereby enabling more effective delivery of exercise therapy for patients.
Her innovative technique is now one of the methods recommended by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in CF for exercise testing.
Better-targeted exercise programmes are vital for slowing the progression of this disease which affects over 500 people in NI alone, several thousands in the UK, and hundreds of thousands worldwide.
"Exercise is vitally important to enable CF patients to live as normal a life as possible," she said.
"Formerly," said Dr Bradley, "there were only lab-based tests: the new method offers a patient-friendly alternative to the more invasive methods previously used.
"This conference offers a great opportunity to share groundbreaking Northern Ireland-developed therapy with clinicians from Europe and beyond. My hope is that they will use it to improve the quality of life of their cystic fibrosis patients."
At the conference, scheduled for the city's Waterfront Hall on 5-7 June, Dr Bradley will be discussing her research innovations in cystic fibrosis therapy with top European experts. During the conference, Dr Bradley - who is also a marathon runner - will take part in a charity Fun Run to raise cash for cystic fibrosis research.
The 5km Fun Run will take place on Thursday 5 June at 6.00pm and starts and finishes at Maysfield Leisure Centre, close to the conference venue at the Waterfront Hall.
Ulster, University of
Her innovative technique is now one of the methods recommended by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in CF for exercise testing.
Better-targeted exercise programmes are vital for slowing the progression of this disease which affects over 500 people in NI alone, several thousands in the UK, and hundreds of thousands worldwide.
"Exercise is vitally important to enable CF patients to live as normal a life as possible," she said.
"Formerly," said Dr Bradley, "there were only lab-based tests: the new method offers a patient-friendly alternative to the more invasive methods previously used.
"This conference offers a great opportunity to share groundbreaking Northern Ireland-developed therapy with clinicians from Europe and beyond. My hope is that they will use it to improve the quality of life of their cystic fibrosis patients."
At the conference, scheduled for the city's Waterfront Hall on 5-7 June, Dr Bradley will be discussing her research innovations in cystic fibrosis therapy with top European experts. During the conference, Dr Bradley - who is also a marathon runner - will take part in a charity Fun Run to raise cash for cystic fibrosis research.
The 5km Fun Run will take place on Thursday 5 June at 6.00pm and starts and finishes at Maysfield Leisure Centre, close to the conference venue at the Waterfront Hall.
Ulster, University of
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