The science of seating and innovations in paediatric care
Padraig Finn joined Yorkshire Care Equipment in 2012. He took on a role as a seating assessor and has been using his background in physiotherapy…
Pioneering physio assessment tool to help alleviate pressure from GPs in Bedfordshire and Greenwich
NHS Bedfordshire CCG and NHS Greenwich CCG have implemented an innovative software solution capable of triaging patients with MSK-related issues, determining the severity of their…
VR could help patients better complete physiotherapy exercises at home, new study shows
Credit: WMG, University of Warwick Researchers at WMG, University of Warwick, have combined virtual reality (VR) technology with 3D motion capture to help physiotherapy patients…
CSP welcomes NHS plans for urgent community services but calls for more Government backing for physio training to meet growing pressures
Credit: The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has welcomed NHS England’s recent announcement to roll out urgent community response teams…
NHS outlines major plans for urgent community services to deliver consistent health and social care standards throughout England
According to new plans unveiled by the NHS, expert rapid response teams will be on hand within two hours to help support older people to…
Government announces additional funding of £5,000 per year for allied health students
The UK Government has confirmed new guaranteed funding for allied health students, midwifery students and nursing students on courses, which is expected to help over…
Cumbria patients with arthritis sought to take part in virtual physiotherapy swimming programme
Life Leisure, a leisure and recreation centre based in Barrow, North West England, is looking for participants with joint problems to take part in a…
New AI-driven physio assessment tool to improve health outcomes amongst patients with MSK issues
Jason Ward, CEO of EQL A new AI-driven physiotherapy assessment tool is to be used at various NHS locations in England for patients with musculoskeletal…
Study shows whole-body vibration significantly improved balance in children with spastic CP compared to core stability program
Published in the journal ScienceDirect, a comparative study has revealed that whole-body vibration was more effective than a core stability program in improving balance in…
New standards of practice for physiotherapists working with adults with a learning disability launch
A new guide, which aims to improve and standardise the delivery and commissioning of specialist physiotherapy services to provide successful physiotherapy to adults with a…