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Physio professor wins award for online self-management physio service
A physiotherapy professor from Glasgow has won £5,000 and on-going business support to help her develop an online service for people with neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory and orthopaedic conditions.
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National award recognises NHS stroke care partnership
Partnership working between commissioners and providers to improve NHS stroke care in Suffolk has been recognised with an award supported by NHS England.
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NHS Wales awards Torfaen falls initiative
Torfaen’s falls service is the only one in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to run exercise classes in which other organisations offer advice, said physiotherapist Karen Minton.
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London NHS trusts launch ‘back school’ as new care pathway
Two London trusts are launching a 90-minute education session for people with low back pain, as part of a new care pathway to meet the latest clinical guidelines.
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World’s longest-running pelvic floor dysfunction research set for next phase
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) said its researchers are preparing the next phase of the longest postnatal pelvic floor dysfunction research project ever.
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Too many people letting muscle waste as they age, physiotherapists warn
Get strong to live long, physiotherapists are urging older people after new polling suggested millions might not even be carrying their shopping each week.
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Physio staff wear pyjamas to support campaign aimed at getting patients dressed and moving
Physiotherapy staff in Colchester went to work in pyjamas last month to back a campaign to speed up the recovery of hospital inpatients.
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British Heart Foundation recognises Cardiff-based physio technician with national award
Cardiff cardiac physiotherapy technician Michelle Johnson has received an award from the British Heart Foundation.
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CSP launches video to demonstrate six simple exercises to stop falls
A new CSP animated video demonstrates how six simple exercises can keep people mobile and independent as they age.
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South Bristol Community Hospital’s new-look balance classes boost attendance
Balance classes for a combination of inpatients and outpatients at South Bristol Community Hospital are improving the use of NHS resources, said physiotherapist Catherine Barr.