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Rugby physio monitors injuries on artificial pitches, as study warns of possible health risks
A physiotherapist is recording rugby players’ injuries to find out whether artificial pitches pose a different or greater risk to players than grass surfaces.
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Physiotherapist plays key role in vital Caribbean healthcare mission
Jillian Windrum was the only physiotherapist in a volunteer medical team that spent part of last summer working with Colombians who have little or no healthcare. Here, she describes her daunting experiences
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Social work survey reveals lack of community care
CSP chief executive Karen Middleton has called for investment in community rehabilitation after a survey showed that one in three social workers could not get people the care they needed.
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Physio says new rehab garden helps hospital patients return home with confidence
Leamington Spa Hospital has opened a garden to rehabilitate patients who have experienced brain injuries, strokes and amputations.
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CSP in initiative to promote multi-professional team working
Multi-professional team working is vital to improving healthcare, says a joint statement signed by CSP chief executive Karen Middleton and issued by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
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Colchester trust launches falls prevention film
Colchester Hospital University NHS Trust has created a 13-minute film to help patients recover from a fall and to minimise the risk of future falls.
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Public Health England tool estimates that MSK phone triage service saves £19.30 per patient
Patient self-referral assessments and advice by physiotherapists for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions saves £19.30 per patient, or £2.08 for every £1 spent, according to Public Health England.
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Research highlights first point of contact physio in primary care
Research by three physiotherapists has identified key factors that can affect the success of physiotherapy in primary care.
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Treasury must release funds to end NHS pay cap, says CSP
The health secretary’s announcement that the cap on NHS staff pay will be scrapped has been greeted with scepticism by the CSP.
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Physios offer defibrillator training on Older People’s Day
Neurological Physiotherapy in Cheadle invited people to learn how to use a defibrillator on Older People's Day.