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Therapy team wins award for welcoming physio’s guide dog
A therapy team in Southampton has won a Hospital Heroes runner-up award for successfully integrating a physiotherapist’s guide dog into its services.
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Glasgow Caledonian academics teach children about the science of physiotherapy
A ‘meet the experts’ event at Glasgow Science Centre introduced children as young as six to how physiotherapists use science and evidence.
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Digital rehab triples physio capacity in NHS Lanarkshire
A remote digital rehabilitation service has cut travel time for community physiotherapists in Lanarkshire and enabled them to spend more time assessing people.
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IFOMPT conference: Physios need to develop strategies for getting patients active
Physiotherapists are being urged to promote physical activity to their patients in an attempt to improve the health of individuals and of populations.
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IFOMPT conference: Study finds that patients of physio independent prescribers have greater satisfaction levels
Independent prescribing has broadened the horizons of physiotherapists in the UK and has benefited patients.
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IFOMPT conference: Targeted treatment to specific patient groups is way forward
A leading UK researcher has called on the worldwide physiotherapy community to work together to drive a step change in tailoring treatments to groups of patients.
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Physios must be confident about their use of NHS data
NHS professionals, including physiotherapists, have a vital need for consistent training and education so they can handle information safely.
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CSP chief urges government to launch childhood obesity strategy
Karen Middleton has called for the government to publish its childhood obesity strategy as a matter of urgency.
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Physios must help councils promote walking and cycling, says CSP
There should be a major shift away from cars in favour of walking, cycling and public transport to reduce the harm of road transport and improve public health, says a report.
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NHS Bill will deliver integrated physiotherapy services, says Rachael Maskell MP
The NHS Reinstatement Bill would ensure that physiotherapy services are delivered in an integrated, multidisciplinary way, the shadow environment secretary and former physiotherapist Rachael Maskell told Frontline.