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University physio lands landmark fellowship for Parkinson’s research
A physiotherapy lecturer has been awarded a fully-funded PhD fellowship from the Scottish Government’s Chief Scientist Office (CSO) and Parkinson’s UK, to further her work on exercise provision for people living with the condition.
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GPs get the message that physios are an answer to the primary care crisis
The crisis in GP recruitment presents a unique opportunity for physiotherapists to demonstrate their value in managing musculoskeletal problems instead of a doctor, says research published in the British Journal of General Practice.
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Stand-up physio targets stigma of female incontinence with new social enterprise
Pelvic health physio and stand-up comedian, Elaine Miller, is part of a new social enterprise that aims to tackle the stigma surrounding female incontinence.
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Physios are top winners at ankylosing spondylitis patient choice awards
Physiotherapists led the line-up of winners at the National Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients’ Choice Award, held at the Houses of Parliament on 3 December.
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Anne Robson: still mobilising the troops at 107
If ever there was a poster girl for the CSP’s message ‘it’s never too late’, it’s 107-year-old Anne Robson.
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Activity-promoting physio and Lanarkshire team triumph at Scottish Health Awards
Physiotherapists were among the clinicians whose achievements and contributions to healthcare the Scottish Health Awards 2018 celebrated, at a ceremony in Edinburgh on 1 November.
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Physio develops evidence-based women’s health website for Glasgow maternity hospital
A physiotherapist has updated a hospital website to provide evidence-based information about women’s health issues and self-management advice about issues like pregnancy-related aches and pains.
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Your opportunity to harness digital technologies after PUK 2018
More than 70 CSP members took part in a bring your own device workshop entiteld‘#Localinfluence Harnessing digital technologies for effective influencing’ session at Physiotherapy UK 2018 in October.
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Physios help military veterans compete for medals at Sporting Senior Games
Physiotherapists provided vital support to military veterans taking part in the Sporting Senior Games Glasgow on 30 September.
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CSP calls for Scottish staffing bill to focus more on patient care
The CSP has argued for significant changes to Scotland’s draft Health and Care Staffing Bill, to ensure it leads to safe, effective and sustainable care for patients.