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Charity recognises physios for excellent ankylosing spondylitis care
Physiotherapists who provide excellent care to people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), which affects about 200,000 people in the UK, have received awards from a national charity.
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Student funding still available in Wales, says health secretary
Physiotherapy students can still access NHS bursaries if they start their studies in Wales this year, and work there for two years after graduating.
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Amputee team at Ninewells hospital wins Scottish health awards
The amputee physio team at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee has scooped a top Scottish health award.
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Gloucestershire clinical MSK group wins joint working award
A musculoskeletal (MSK) clinical programme group, which includes physios, has been recognised for its excellent cross-organisation work with Gloucestershire’s health and social care community.
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Neuro gym claims it could save £60k on NHS physio service
Neuro rehab gym sessions in an NHS hospital are reducing re-referrals, saving money and could be replicated, said Darren Beales, lead physio with Kingston Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team.
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Physios make better medico-legal experts than GPs, says expert
Britain has one of the highest rates of whiplash in Europe and more physios could be employed to investigate injury claims and identify fraud.
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Exercise can help older people stay independent and mentally well, says NICE
Older people who are at risk of losing their independence, or of a decline in mental wellbeing, should be offered tailored exercise in the community.
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Fitness to practise self-referrals rise by 21%
More healthcare professionals appear to be playing safe by referring themselves to their professional body about fitness to practise issues.
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Survey finds early physio after cardiac surgery varies across UK
A UK-wide survey of physios working at cardiothoracic centres has revealed wide variations in rehabilitation for patients following cardiac surgery.
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RCP stroke guidance recommends 45 minutes of therapy daily
People with stroke should receive at least 45 minutes of each appropriate therapy a day, guidance from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) recommends.