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Big push with STPs on first contact physios in primary care
Sustainability and transformation partnerships (STPs) in every part of England have until the end of June to identify areas for large-scale pilots of first contact physiotherapy posts (FCPs) in GP surgeries.
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Aberystwyth physiotherapy technician is star employee
His drive to get exercise sessions up and running for patients at Aberystwyth’s Bronglais Hospital helped physiotherapy technician Chris Richard to a ‘surprise’ employee of the month award.
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CSP calls for changes to Scottish NHS staffing bill
The CSP is concerned that proposed NHS legislation in Scotland would exclude physiotherapists from decision-making about safe staffing levels and could threaten physiotherapy budgets.
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AACP 2018: Is acupuncture beneficial for pregnancy related back and pelvic pain?
A key question for delegates at the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) conference was whether acupuncture could provide relief from pelvic girdle and low back pain in pregnancy.
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AACP 2018: Low back pain is the ‘elephant in the room’ for professional football but acupuncture can help
Professional football players often experience low back pain which can be challenging and complex to treat, but acupuncture can help as part of a multimodal approach.
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AACP 2018: Deep oscillation therapy may enhance treatment outcomes when used with acupuncture
Combining acupuncture and physiotherapy with deep oscillation therapy could help to relieve pain and lead to enhanced treatment outcomes.
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AACP 2018: Acupressure is not ‘diluted’ acupuncture, says CSP fellow
Acupressure is not a diluted version of acupuncture, as some people mistakenly believe, and has the advantage of providing non-invasive treatment.
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Gloucestershire physio leads new perineal trauma clinic
Women’s health specialist physio Kate Mitchell has led the development of a new perineal trauma clinic at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital that aims to improve patient satisfaction.
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Physio team showcase their service with dementia awareness day
Physio staff in the West Midlands have marked national Dementia Action Week with an awareness-raising open day, including sessions on exercise, falls prevention, Nordic Walking and adapted Tai Chi.
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Parkinson’s audit reveals rise in early referrals for physiotherapy, but calls for service improvements
More people with Parkinson's are receiving a physiotherapy referral within two years of their diagnosis, but not enough services are using appropriate (or any) outcome measures.