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  • London NHS trusts launch ‘back school’ as new care pathway

    Two London trusts are launching a 90-minute education session for people with low back pain, as part of a new care pathway to meet the latest clinical guidelines.

    News — 4 October 2017 - 3:23pm
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  • World’s longest-running pelvic floor dysfunction research set for next phase

    Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) said its researchers are preparing the next phase of the longest postnatal pelvic floor dysfunction research project ever.

    News — 29 September 2017 - 4:21pm
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  • Too many people letting muscle waste as they age, physiotherapists warn

    Get strong to live long, physiotherapists are urging older people after new polling suggested millions might not even be carrying their shopping each week.

    Press release — 29 September 2017 - 1:00am
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  • Physio staff wear pyjamas to support campaign aimed at getting patients dressed and moving

    Physiotherapy staff in Colchester went to work in pyjamas last month to back a campaign to speed up the recovery of hospital inpatients.

    News — 28 September 2017 - 4:45pm
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    Physio staff wear pyjamas to support campaign aimed at getting patients dressed and moving
  • British Heart Foundation recognises Cardiff-based physio technician with national award

    Cardiff cardiac physiotherapy technician Michelle Johnson has received an award from the British Heart Foundation.

    News — 27 September 2017 - 4:37pm
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  • CSP launches video to demonstrate six simple exercises to stop falls

    A new CSP animated video demonstrates how six simple exercises can keep people mobile and independent as they age.

    News — 27 September 2017 - 3:30pm
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  • South Bristol Community Hospital’s new-look balance classes boost attendance

    Balance classes for a combination of inpatients and outpatients at South Bristol Community Hospital are improving the use of NHS resources, said physiotherapist Catherine Barr.

    News — 26 September 2017 - 5:24pm
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    South Bristol Community Hospital’s new-look balance classes boost attendance
  • CSP joins other health trade unions to protest Northern Ireland health and social care cuts

    Serious concerns about proposed £70 million cuts to the health service in Northern Ireland and the potential impact on patient services were raised by the CSP today.

    News — 26 September 2017 - 4:50pm
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    CSP joins other health trade unions to protest health and social care cuts
  • Joint replacements increase by 20,000 in a year, says NJR report

    A record number of people are undergoing joint replacement procedures, and more than ever before are experiencing impressive long-term benefits.

    News — 26 September 2017 - 2:31pm
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  • Wales awards first physiotherapy support diploma

    The first diploma in physiotherapy support has been awarded to Sheryl Barnett, who works for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

     

    News — 26 September 2017 - 1:28pm
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