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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.
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Award recognises benefits of independent physio prescriber’s role at balance clinic
A physiotherapist has received an award for her role in producing the best article for the Journal of Laryngology and Otology.
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Exercise helps people with bone cancer, says national charity Macmillan
There is a growing evidence to show that exercise improves outcomes for people with cancer of the bone and other parts of the body, says guidance from Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Bolton trust Discharge to Assess project frees acute NHS beds
A physiotherapist is helping to provide a successful Discharge to Assess (D2A) project which frees up acute hospital beds and gives people the opportunity to return home.
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‘Exercise is the new miracle drug’ north east physios hear
With physical inactivity now recognised as a major health problem, the CSP North East regional network’s seminar Innovation in Exercise aimed to help members tackle the issue.
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Physio led stroke exercise group, LEGS, gains charity status
A physiotherapist has successfully registered her community stroke exercise groups as a national charity.
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Suffolk physiotherapist wins European Stroke Research Foundation investigator award
Ehab Georgy has won the European Stroke Research Foundation investigator award for a research paper about the impact of patient characteristics on rehabilitation goals and functional outcomes.