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Osteoporosis resources aim to deliver ‘positive advice’ about exercising for bone strength
Resources to address widely-held misunderstandings among GPs and physiotherapists over exercise advice for people affected by osteoporosis are being created by the National Osteoporosis Society.
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England expects: physios fettle team for crunch World Cup tie
Physiotherapists will play a vital role in England’s World Cup match tomorrow, with two CSP members on hand to help Gareth Southgate’s squad.
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CSP’s public health campaign goes live
The CSP’s new campaign, Love Activity, Hate Exercise?, has launched to the public.
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Three-year pay offer announced for NHS staff in Wales
The CSP has welcomed the three-year pay offer for NHS staff in Wales and will be consulting its members on the proposals.
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Fellowship will enable shoulder specialist to promote multidisciplinary approach in India
Marcus Bateman, shoulder specialist consultant physiotherapist at Royal Derby Hospital, will travel to India to present research and promote a multidisciplinary approach to shoulder management.
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Watchdog calls for barriers between health and social care to be broken
Barriers between the NHS and social care could be broken down by team working between those responsible for the assessments, care and discharge of patients and by better data sharing.
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Strength and balance activities deliver lifelong health benefits, says Public Health England
All adults should do strengthening and balancing exercises twice a week alongside aerobic activity, says a new review of evidence published by Public Health England.
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Physio makes Design Council Spark awards final
A physiotherapist reached the finals of a prestigious product design competition by developing the B.Bar, a specialised dumbbell for people with long-term musculoskeletal conditions.
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Visa ban physio earns his right to stay in the UK
A physiotherapist who faced the prospect of having to quit the job he loves due to visa restrictions has finally – and literally - earned the right to stay in the UK.
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Councils predict that social care will account for 90% of total spend by 2020, CSP ‘jury’ hears
Funding social care emerged as a big concern for CSP members at a policy event at the society’s headquarters on 2 July.