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Physiotherapists can now access a practical, evidence-based guide to managing malnutrition in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

A therapy team in Southampton has won a Hospital Heroes runner-up award for successfully integrating a physiotherapist’s guide dog into its services.

A ‘meet the experts’ event at Glasgow Science Centre introduced children as young as six to how physiotherapists use science and evidence.

A remote digital rehabilitation service has cut travel time for community physiotherapists in Lanarkshire and enabled them to spend more time assessing people.

Physiotherapists are being urged to promote physical activity to their patients in an attempt to improve the health of individuals and of populations.

Independent prescribing has broadened the horizons of physiotherapists in the UK and has benefited patients.

A leading UK researcher has called on the worldwide physiotherapy community to work together to drive a step change in tailoring treatments to groups of patients.

NHS professionals, including physiotherapists, have a vital need for consistent training and education so they can handle information safely.

Karen Middleton has called for the government to publish its childhood obesity strategy as a matter of urgency.

There should be a major shift away from cars in favour of walking, cycling and public transport to reduce the harm of road transport and improve public health, says a report.