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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.
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NICE standards for motor neurone disease can help physios plan better care
New quality standards for the treatment of motor neurone disease could give physios evidence to support service development, according to respiratory physio Ema Swingwood.
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Direct access scheme for rheumatology patients wins HSJ award, with physio at the helm
A physio-led project in Devon has won an award for enabling people with rheumatoid arthritis to book appointments whenever their condition gets worse.
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Glasgow Caledonian University’s physio students aid Homeless World Cup teams
Glasgow Caledonian University’s physio students and graduates delivered pitch side massage and first aid during the 2016 Homeless World Cup this July.
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Physio students help hockey players through 56-hour game
Physio students provided support to hockey players in a 56-hour match which raised £13,000 for charity and could turn out to be a world record beater.
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CSP invites members’ comments on NICE falls and community engagement consultations
Physiotherapists should be asking older people about falls whenever they have routine reviews or health checks, as well as if they are admitted to hospital.
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CSP members urged to make their mark on falls prevention initiative
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) will name 10 local authority teams in early September that it will work with on falls prevention.
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12-strong physio team will support British Transplant Games competitors
The British Transplant Games physios will support 1,000 athletes in Liverpool this weekend, reports Mark Gould.
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Physio service gains ‘gold standard’ occupational health accreditation
A physio practice based in south London has become the first to be accredited by the Safe, Effective, Quality Occupation Health Service (SEQOHS) scheme.
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Physios warn MPs about lack of physiotherapy for muscular dystrophies
Two physios have told MPs and commissioners that in many areas of the UK there is ‘a serious shortage’ of physiotherapy for people with muscle-wasting diseases.