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Salford occupational health team wins outstanding care award
Salford Royal NHS Trust has given its occupational health physiotherapy team an award for contributing to outstanding care.
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CSP members rally for catch up NHS pay rise
NHS physiotherapy staff joined other public sector workers at a rally on Tuesday in London’s Parliament Square to demand a catch-up pay rise.
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Rugby physio monitors injuries on artificial pitches, as study warns of possible health risks
A physiotherapist is recording rugby players’ injuries to find out whether artificial pitches pose a different or greater risk to players than grass surfaces.
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Physiotherapist plays key role in vital Caribbean healthcare mission
Jillian Windrum was the only physiotherapist in a volunteer medical team that spent part of last summer working with Colombians who have little or no healthcare. Here, she describes her daunting experiences
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Social work survey reveals lack of community care
CSP chief executive Karen Middleton has called for investment in community rehabilitation after a survey showed that one in three social workers could not get people the care they needed.
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Physio says new rehab garden helps hospital patients return home with confidence
Leamington Spa Hospital has opened a garden to rehabilitate patients who have experienced brain injuries, strokes and amputations.
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CSP in initiative to promote multi-professional team working
Multi-professional team working is vital to improving healthcare, says a joint statement signed by CSP chief executive Karen Middleton and issued by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges.
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Colchester trust launches falls prevention film
Colchester Hospital University NHS Trust has created a 13-minute film to help patients recover from a fall and to minimise the risk of future falls.
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Public Health England tool estimates that MSK phone triage service saves £19.30 per patient
Patient self-referral assessments and advice by physiotherapists for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions saves £19.30 per patient, or £2.08 for every £1 spent, according to Public Health England.
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Research highlights first point of contact physio in primary care
Research by three physiotherapists has identified key factors that can affect the success of physiotherapy in primary care.