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NICE shortlists physio-designed NHS rehab programme for learning award
A physiotherapist-designed osteoarthritis rehab programme which benefits 70 per cent of patients was among four finalists for a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) award.
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Physio in the City wins patient service award
A private physiotherapy company in London has won an award after receiving good reviews from its patients, on a healthcare search engine.
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Physiotherapist awarded College of Paramedics fellowship
The College of Paramedics has awarded an honorary fellowship to CSP member Anne Spaight for 12 years of research into pre-hospital care.
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CSP launches new Think Physio for Primary Care briefings
One in five GP appointments are for a musculoskeletal condition and most of these could be dealt with effectively by a physiotherapist, says new guidance from the CSP.
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Physios support Stand Up Stay Up campaign
Physiotherapists in England are taking part in a national initiative to prevent falls among older people, by helping to ensure that once they stand up, they stay up.
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Arthritis Action pilots ESCAPE-pain arthritis programme in third sector
Charity Arthritis Action overcame insurance problems to successfully complete the first pilots of ESCAPE-pain, an arthritis self-management programme, in the third sector.
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Employers should invest in staff wellbeing to save money, says CSP
Ongoing cuts to public sector services are leading to increasing workloads, work-related stress and mental health issues among employees, the CSP has warned.
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Risk assessment is key to osteoporosis care, says NICE
Updated guidance sets out priorities for better management of osteoporosis in adults, including assessing risks and preventing bone fragility fractures.
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CSP provides new guidance on fentanyl patches in physiotherapy practice
The CSP has published guidance for members who treat patients who wear transdermal fentanyl patches, which are prescribed to treat severe pain.
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TT races: Ready, steady, go!
Physiotherapy staff on the Isle of Man are gearing up to deal with the mayhem of this year’s TT races, which start on 27 May.