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Orthopaedic physio officiates at patient’s wedding
A spinal injuries patient at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital got married last October – with a little help from physiotherapist Sally Leppanen.
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Physios launch Workout at Work winter special
NHS staff in Warwickshire enjoyed their W@WD exercise sessions so much that physiotherapists have devised a special January version of the programme.
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Stroke physio wins ‘professional excellence’ award
Members of team GB were on hand to present physio Christine Brown with a Professional Excellence award for her work with stroke patients in Essex.
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Physio receives honour for contribution to renal rehab
Renal exercise therapy expert Sharlene Greenwood has been recognised for her efforts in developing the specialism with an award from the British Renal Society (BRS).
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Evidence shows physio works in Wales’ general practice
Physiotherapy Works for Primary Care in Wales, an evidence-based briefing about the contribution physiotherapists can make to general practice, is available on the CSP’s website.
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Stroke therapists launch free online guide to neuro rehab apps
Physiotherapists in North Devon have helped develop a free online resource to help carers, clinicians and therapists find suitable apps for neuro rehabilitation.
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UK professor forges German research links
A physiotherapy professor from London has helped build international research links by presenting the keynote speech at the inaugural German Society for Physiotherapy Science conference.
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Physios recognised in New Year’s Honours list
Three physiotherapists received recognition in the Queen’s 2017 New Year Honours list.
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Department of Health offers money to help new physio students meet placement costs
Physiotherapy students who start degrees in England next year will be able to apply for financial support to meet the costs of compulsory clinical placements, according to the Department of Health.
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Council examines preferred options for governing CSP
CSP Council has moved a step further forward in the decision-making process towards finding the best way of governing the society in future.