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Physio saves squash player’s life with CPR and a defibrillator
A physiotherapist helped to save a man’s life, after he collapsed at a squash club.
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People with acquired brain injury need rehab prescriptions, says parliamentary group
Children and adults who have an acquired brain injury (ABI) should receive a rehabilitation prescription, which details their neurorehabilitation needs, before they leave acute care.
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Physios play key roles at Special Olympics World Games
CSP members will play a crucial role in this month’s Special Olympic World Games for people with learning disabilities.
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CSP concerned to ensure students access available funding
Physiotherapy students are encouraged to ensure they are accessing the full range of financial support available for their pre-registration education.
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Physios raise awareness of risks of postnatal lifting, and the benefits of pelvic floor training
Specialist physiotherapists can provide expert advice to new mothers about lifting and handling techniques, so they avoid back injuries and protect themselves from pelvic organ prolapse.
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TUC Women’s conference: CSP members speak out on gender inequalities
Physiotherapy staff concerned at unfair treatment for women workers in the NHS have called on the TUC to develop strategies to address some of the inequalities and ingrained workplace problems.
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Physio-led project to reuse walking aids shortlisted for HSJ award
A Welsh physiotherapy service’s initiative to reuse walking aids, which saved some £40,000 last year, has been shortlisted for a national award.
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Showcasing apprenticeship opportunities
This National Apprenticeship week (4 to 8 March), the physiotherapy team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is demonstrating the valuable contribution two apprentices are making to meeting local priorities and the commitments of the NHS long term plan.
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Help patients cope with air pollution, says NICE
People with long-term breathing or heart conditions, should receive advice during routine health appointments, about how to protect themselves from air pollution.
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CSP backs call to scrap ‘ban’ of AHPs from senior NHS roles
MPs from all parties have urged the government to change the law to enable more allied health professionals (AHPs) to take on NHS leadership roles.