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  • 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).

    News — 1 November 2017 - 3:33am
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  • 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.

    News — 1 November 2017 - 12:45am
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  • 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.  

    News — 31 October 2017 - 5:47pm
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    First contact physio scheme to be rolled out across England
  • 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.

    News — 31 October 2017 - 4:50pm
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  • Junior physiotherapist relishes international rugby glory

    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.

    News — 31 October 2017 - 4:44pm
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  • SPSC17: Respiratory physio highlights how apps can help patients to breathe

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

    News — 31 October 2017 - 12:50pm
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    Stephanie Mansell
  • SPSC17: Physios should embrace technology in stroke rehab, says biomechanics lecturer

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

    News — 30 October 2017 - 5:15pm
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  • Doncaster physios praised for leadership, transformation and improvement initiatives

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

    News — 30 October 2017 - 2:03am
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    Doncaster physios praised for leadership, transformation and improvement initiatives
  • Illness and injury dash physio's marathon hopes

    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. 

    News — 27 October 2017 - 9:38am
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  • Rehab Matters casts real-life physios in quest for authenticity

    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.

    News — 26 October 2017 - 4:02pm
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