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Physiotherapy UK 2018: How the World Confederation for Physical Therapy is advancing the profession globally
Over 1,100 physiotherapy staff attended the WCPT chief executive Jonathon Kruger’s opening session where he detailed the confederation’s role in enhancing standards of physiotherapy education and provision across the world.
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Physiotherapy UK 2018: Physios should stop being modest about their valuable contribution to healthcare
As the number of older people increases, physiotherapists should proudly promote themselves – as they have a vital role to play in helping people age well and stay well.
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Competitors at sporting event for injured military will be assessed by physiotherapists
CSP members will play a key role in an international sporting event in Australia for injured armed forces personnel.
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Virtual pulmonary rehabilitation service beats staff shortages and delights patients
Hywel Dda University Health Board’s virtual pulmonary rehabilitation service caught the eye of judges at this year’s NHS Wales awards.
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Physios celebrate AHP day and highlight the value of their work
Physios across the UK teamed up with their colleagues to celebrate National AHP Day on 15 October.
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Physio assistant scoops prize for implementing clinical guidelines
Emma Busby, physiotherapy assistant practitioner, won the award for the most impressive implementation of clinical guidelines at a conference co-hosted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
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Videos create visual learning tool for vestibular tests
Physiotherapists have created six videos demonstrating vestibular examinations as a learning and teaching tool for the profession.
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CSP highlights first contact physiotherapy to GPs
GPs heard how first contact physiotherapy could lessen their workload and improve primary care services during the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) annual conference, in Glasgow from 4-5 October.
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Falls champions bring awareness week alive across the professions
Falls awareness week at the end of September was marked at Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, by four staff falls champions.
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Salford therapy team initiative cuts overnight hospital stays by 5%
A therapy team providing in-reach services at Salford Royal NHS Trust’s emergency department has reduced overnight bed stays by five per cent over the last year.