Doing research is not just something for academics in universities, but can be an effective part of clinical practice, speakers at the research session on Saturday showed.
#Physio17: Firefighter outlines pillars of good leadership
A former fire fighter stole the show in a session entitled ‘Trust me I’m a leader’ at the Physiotherapy UK conference, held in Birmingham on 10-11 November.
#Physio17: Researcher highlights difficulties accessing hard to reach groups
Speaking at the CSP’s annual conference in Birmingham, Gita Ramdharry, research lead and specialist neuromuscular physiotherapist at the Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases at University College London Hospitals, outlined some of the challenges of conducting research on rare populations or with small sample sizes.
#Physio17: Research expert gives tips for collecting better evidence in physiotherapy studies
Overcoming the barriers of producing valid research evidence was one theme explored at the Physiotherapy UK conference, held in Birmingham on 10-11 November.
#Physio17: Leadership is the way ahead, say health experts, and inspire audience with thoughts and ideas
During an inspiring panel discussion at this year’s Physiotherapy UK conference, three health leaders advised delegates on how to develop good leadership skills.
Physios win praise for cutting hospital admissions
Physiotherapists in Cumbria have been praised for an initiative with social care, which has reduced the number of people who need to be admitted to hospital.
Physio assistant uses her own experience to highlight brittle bone disease to researchers
Charlotte Proud was born with brittle bone disease. But, she told a recent conference on rare diseases, that has not stopped her holding down a demanding job as a physiotherapy assistant – and harbouring ambitions to become a fully qualified physio.
UCLH robots help stroke patients regain upper limb movement
Staff at UCLH’s stroke rehabilitation unit, including physio assistants, have become the first in the NHS to use robotic devices in conjunction with more traditional therapies to help patients regain arm and hand movement.
AGM agrees moves towards a more modern organisation
In a landmark decision, members at the CSP Annual General Meeting in Birmingham today gave the green light to significant changes to the structure of the council and its committees.
