N Ireland practice leads the way with physio first point of contact
A physiotherapy clinic in County Fermanagh has become the first in Northern Ireland to provide first point of contact for NHS primary care patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) problems.
Physios help reduce London’s neuromuscular emergency admissions
Physiotherapists have helped cut the number of emergency admissions and readmissions for people with neuromuscular conditions in London and the South East over the last five years.
Physiotherapy app developed on CSP programme wins top rehab award
A physiotherapy company specialising in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions has won the Rehabilitation First provider initiative of the year award for its ‘one-stop shop’ healthcare app.
Independent living scheme that measures activity levels at home wins major French award
A physio-led business that uses home-based monitoring systems to help people live independently has won a prestigious award from company EDF Energy, a French company that supplies UK customers.
Physiotherapists spearhead delivery of ‘gold standard’ cystic fibrosis assessment
Cystic fibrosis patients in the south west of England are among the first in the UK to benefit from ‘gold standard’ assessment of their aerobic capacity.
Following a series of clinical trials the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved a surgical technique for treating a knee condition.
SPSC17: Physio suggests gaming technology could help treat adults with COPD
Canadian physiotherapist Dejan Preradovic has spoken about his research into the potential benefits of gaming technology for treating adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Physiotherapists join artists and dancers to celebrate the art and science of movement
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.
CSP welcomes ‘step forward’ on first contact physios
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.
SPSC17: Allied health professionals and engineers collaborate to develop healthcare solutions
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.
