Physio graduate wins ‘most distinguished student’ medal
A physiotherapy graduate from King’s College London has won a prestigious award for academic excellence and contribution to the life of the university.
Walsall physios give stroke survivors better access to post-hospital rehab
A multidisciplinary community service in the West Midlands is using a goal-focused approach to help people recovering from stroke to reach their full rehab potential.
Community falls service produces ‘significant’ improvements in patients
Physiotherapist Judith Cohen has said that clinical outcome measures showed her west London falls service had ‘significantly improved’ the health of patients.
A single musculoskeletal (MSK) outcome measure, available online and free of charge to physiotherapists, has the potential to revolutionise professional practice.
Manchester physios help crisis response service win patient safety award
Physiotherapists in Manchester are part of a multidisciplinary team which won an award for treating people in the community and preventing hospital admissions.
Audit reveals delays in physio referral for Parkinson’s
Fewer than one in four people with Parkinson’s said they were referred to a physiotherapist within two years of diagnosis, according to the latest national data.
Physiotalk invites CSP members to join its social media research project
Physiotherapists have an opportunity to take part in a research project to evaluate how social media communities can affect continuing professional development (CPD).
Obituary: CSP pays tribute to esteemed physiotherapist Lois Dyer
Lois Dyer, one of the UK’s most influential physiotherapists, died last month. Natalie Beswetherick, the CSP’s head of professional development, pays tribute to her.
Bariatric services must provide follow-up care and exercise advice, says NICE
People who have bariatric surgery should receive a follow-up care package for at least two years, including psychological support and help to increase physical activity.
