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King’s Fund highlights 90% rise in hip replacements over six years
Despite funding pressures on England’s NHS, elective hip replacements increased by 90 per cent in the six years to 2016, says the King’s Fund.
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CSP supports review of controlled drugs that physiotherapists can prescribe
A list of controlled drugs that independent prescribing physiotherapists are able to use is to be revised.
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CSP endorses Arthritis Research UK exercise guide for MSK conditions
Arthritis Research UK has published a guide to physical activity interventions for people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions aimed at commissioners and providers of local services.
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Central London GP practice continues physio-led exercise classes
A central London GP practice is still running physio-led exercise classes for NHS patients, despite the withdrawal of public funding three years ago.
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CSP Scotland conference: Innovative approach to surgery raises scope of practice queries
The CSP has undertaken to continue to clarify scope of practice issues raised by a trailblazing approach to the treatment of children with club foot.
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Patients must have direct access to physio, says CSP
New research shows that NHS patients needing physiotherapy are being forced to attend millions of unnecessary GP appointments for a referral, according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
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CSP Scotland conference: Physios can take a lead in primary care
Growing pressures on the health service have prompted the development of new and expanded roles for physiotherapists in primary care.
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CSP Scotland conference: Stress-busting events are on the agenda
Scotland’s largest health board is to run annual stress-busting events for MSK physiotherapy staff.
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CSP Scotland conference: Facebook group helps reluctant patients to exercise regularly
A Facebook-based challenge has been developed as an effective and low cost way of motivating people with cystic fibrosis in Dundee to take more exercise.
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CSP Scotland conference: Karen Middleton gets members buzzing with leadership ideas
Mosquitoes and other tiny insects can have a huge impact on their surroundings, CSP members attending this week’s Inspire, Innovate and Impact event in Perth were told.