Video: Physiotherapist invents a sit-to-stand rehab tool that offers an “extra pair of hands” for therapists
A chartered physiotherapist has worked with a rehabilitation solution manufacturer to invent a sit-to-stand rehabilitation tool that is designed to keep the user’s feet grounded…
RCOT and CSP join forces to develop principles for practice-based learning
Two major organisations for occupational therapists (OTs) and physiotherapists (PTs) are working together to produce a series of principles for practice-based learning. The Royal College…
Insightful webinar for multidisciplinary teams caring for elderly patients on falls’ injury mitigation
Specialist hospital beds manufacturer Medstrom is hosting a webinar in September about the impact of falls among the elderly population, which is aimed at multidisciplinary…
Scottish amputees no longer have to travel to England for private treatment with new clinic launch
Pace Rehabilitation, the UK’s largest independent private provider of amputee rehabilitation services, has launched its first clinic in Scotland. A trio of Scotland’s most experienced…
New online governance hub launched for physiotherapists in independent sector
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has joined with Physio First to create a digital resource to support members working in the independent sector. The…
Physiotherapists and OTs create online guide for people recovering from COVID
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Clinical Commissioning Group (NHSGGC) has published a new guide for residents on managing symptoms associated with COVID-19. Created by the…
Over 36,000 people still waiting for initial occupational therapy assessment in Ireland
According to new figures, 36,335 people are still waiting for their initial occupational therapy assessment in Ireland, including nearly 21,000 children – more than half…
University takes digital approach to targeting walking problems in people with Parkinson’s
An innovative digital approach to targeting and treating walking problems in people with Parkinson’s disease is being developed at Northumbria University in Newcastle. Problems, such…
CSP welcomes regular Covid tests for NHS staff and urges all members to agree to testing
Credit: The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has welcomed the announcement by NHS England confirming that asymptomatic COVID-19 testing will be…
CSP helps develop digital NHS Covid rehab platform but says national strategy needed
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has helped to develop a “ground-breaking” NHS digital platform that will allow health professionals to support people who are…