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ATOCP conference: Trauma and orthopaedic physios vote for the abolishment of hip precautions after surgery
A debate on abolishing post-surgical precautions on movement for hip replacement patients was told that all the evidence showed that patient satisfaction was greater with no precautions and that the dislocation rate for new hips was lower.
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ATOCP conference: Sallie Lamb gives challenge on the role of research in trauma and orthopaedic rehab
The physiotherapy profession should consider the wider importance of research rather than focus on particular methods of collecting evidence, the first physio to be recognised as a fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences has said.
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ATOCP conference: Karen Barker encourages the development and leading of an evidence based orthopaedic physio service
All physios should undertake ‘research’ in their work setting, at whatever level is possible, a fellow of the CSP told the Association of Trauma and Orthopaedic Chartered Physiotherapists annual conference in Oxford on 26 November.
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Hull team wins major award at GP ceremony
Healthshare Hull has been voted 2016 clinical team of the year for physiotherapy and musculoskeletal services at a prestigious awards ceremony for GPs.
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CSP adds ‘rehab focus’ to NICE quality standard for hip fracture
Input from CSP members has informed guidance calling for people with hip fractures to begin rehabilitation the day after surgery.
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Students aim for height of Everest for health promotion event
Physiotherapy students in the Midlands have taken part in a challenge to ‘climb’ as high as Mount Everest, using the stairs in their lecture hall.
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Herts technical instructor is ‘leading light’
Elizabeth Chisoko, a technical instructor with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, told Frontline at her delight at receiving an award in recognition of her excellent care for patients.
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Government’s failure to address NHS and social care concerns is devastating, says CSP
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, published on 23 November.
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Portsmouth CCG extends frontline physio service
All GP practices in Portsmouth will have senior physios to deal with urgent demand from musculoskeletal (MSK) patients, following a successful six-month pilot.
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Nuffield Trust calls on physios to help patients use NHS digital services
Increasing patient uptake of NHS digital services will require effort on the part of physiotherapists and other staff, according to a report by the Nuffield Trust.