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AACP 2018: Is acupuncture beneficial for pregnancy related back and pelvic pain?
A key question for delegates at the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) conference was whether acupuncture could provide relief from pelvic girdle and low back pain in pregnancy.
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AACP 2018: Low back pain is the ‘elephant in the room’ for professional football but acupuncture can help
Professional football players often experience low back pain which can be challenging and complex to treat, but acupuncture can help as part of a multimodal approach.
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AACP 2018: Deep oscillation therapy may enhance treatment outcomes when used with acupuncture
Combining acupuncture and physiotherapy with deep oscillation therapy could help to relieve pain and lead to enhanced treatment outcomes.
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AACP 2018: Acupressure is not ‘diluted’ acupuncture, says CSP fellow
Acupressure is not a diluted version of acupuncture, as some people mistakenly believe, and has the advantage of providing non-invasive treatment.
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Gloucestershire physio leads new perineal trauma clinic
Women’s health specialist physio Kate Mitchell has led the development of a new perineal trauma clinic at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital that aims to improve patient satisfaction.
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Physio team showcase their service with dementia awareness day
Physio staff in the West Midlands have marked national Dementia Action Week with an awareness-raising open day, including sessions on exercise, falls prevention, Nordic Walking and adapted Tai Chi.
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Parkinson’s audit reveals rise in early referrals for physiotherapy, but calls for service improvements
More people with Parkinson's are receiving a physiotherapy referral within two years of their diagnosis, but not enough services are using appropriate (or any) outcome measures.
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Award recognises benefits of independent physio prescriber’s role at balance clinic
A physiotherapist has received an award for her role in producing the best article for the Journal of Laryngology and Otology.
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Exercise helps people with bone cancer, says national charity Macmillan
There is a growing evidence to show that exercise improves outcomes for people with cancer of the bone and other parts of the body, says guidance from Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Bolton trust Discharge to Assess project frees acute NHS beds
A physiotherapist is helping to provide a successful Discharge to Assess (D2A) project which frees up acute hospital beds and gives people the opportunity to return home.