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Anatomy, physiotherapy, contemporary dance and drawing combined in a unique public event in the world-renowned Lowry Gallery as part of Manchester Science Festival last month.

NHS England’s public statement that more physiotherapists will become the first point of contact for patients with musculoskeletal problems from next year has been hailed as a ‘really big step forward’ by the CSP’s head of policy Rachel Newton.  

An associate professor with a nursing and midwifery background and a product designer have joined forces to use medical technologies to help patients live independently.

Only two years on from graduation, 23-year-old Alice Mayo found herself catapulted onto the frontline as head physiotherapist for the victorious Namibian national rugby squad during its recent African Gold Cup win.

Award-winning digital pioneer Stephanie Mansell has told physiotherapy students how mobile technology and apps using ventilation and respiratory technologies can aid clinical practice.

Many physiotherapy students are anxious about the use of biomechanics in rehab, according to a lecturer in biomedical engineering.

Two physiotherapists were finalists at the Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Star Awards 2017, held on 7 September.

Pre-race illness and injury combined to dash respiratory physiotherapist Anna Boniface's hopes of glory as part of the England team in the Toronto Marathon. 

Rehab Matters, the short film commissioned by the CSP, and made by Oscar-shortlisted UK director Chris Jones, looks at the difference community rehabilitation makes to the life of a woman who has just left hospital following a stroke.

Physiotherapists and carers joined peers and MPs at the House of Commons yesterday at the launch of a Chartered Society of Physiotherapy campaign, Rehab Matters.