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Direct access cancellation ‘the wrong decision at the wrong time’, warns CSP NI
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in Northern Ireland has strongly criticised a decision by the Health and Social Care Board not to proceed with the roll out of physiotherapy self-referral.
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King’s Fund calls for physio engagement in NHS sustainability plans
The NHS must engage staff in discussions about England’s 44 regional sustainability and transformation plans (STPs), says the King’s Fund.
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Marr documentary highlights stroke support limit
CSP member Jo Tuckey featured in a documentary about TV presenter and stroke survivor Andrew Marr, shown on BBC2 on 13 February.
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Football physio calls for ‘vital’ research into frequent heading of the ball
A physiotherapist who works with professional footballers is calling for more research to establish if frequent heading of the ball can cause brain damage.
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Innovation network launches osteoarthritis pain app
The ESCAPE Pain programme for osteoarthritis has launched an app with 16 exercise videos to improve joint pain and animations to help people learn about how to better manage their condition.
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Physio urges prescribers of all disciplines to improve pain assessments
A physiotherapist has called for the use of better pain assessment models among non-medical prescribers of pain medication.
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‘Do your patient notes in your proper hours,’ CSP urges members
The CSP is calling on all members to complete patient notes within their proper hours on Friday 24 February.
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Feeling romantic? Then physios advise you pucker up… your pelvic floor
Physiotherapists who specialise in pelvic health problems are reminding women and men that pelvic floor muscles exercises can improve sexual pleasure.
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Politicians put on the spot over Northern Ireland pay disparity
The CSP has written to the leaders of the main political parties in Northern Ireland urging them to commit to fair pay for public sector health staff.
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Physios need to shape fragility fracture research
Researchers at the University of Warwick have opened a window of opportunity for physiotherapists to influence future investigations into fragility fractures in people over 60.