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Physiotherapists who provide excellent care to people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which affects about 200,000 people in the UK, have received awards from a national charity.

Physiotherapy students can still access NHS bursaries if they start their studies in Wales this year, and work there for two years after graduating.

The amputee physio team at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee has scooped a top Scottish health award.

A musculoskeletal (MSK) clinical programme group, which includes physios, has been recognised for its excellent cross-organisation work with Gloucestershire’s health and social care community. 

Neuro rehab gym sessions in an NHS hospital are reducing re-referrals, saving money and could be replicated, said Darren Beales, lead physio with Kingston Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team.

Britain has one of the highest rates of whiplash in Europe and more physios could be employed to investigate injury claims and identify fraud.

Older people who are at risk of losing their independence, or of a decline in mental wellbeing, should be offered tailored exercise in the community.

More healthcare professionals appear to be playing safe by referring themselves to their professional body about fitness to practise issues.

A UK-wide survey of physios working at cardiothoracic centres has revealed wide variations in rehabilitation for patients following cardiac surgery.

People with stroke should receive at least 45 minutes of each appropriate therapy a day, guidance from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) recommends.