New network will help members develop first contact physio roles in general practice
A UK-wide primary care transformation network has been set up for CSP members interested in introducing first contact physiotherapy roles in general practice.
Physios find the ‘haka’ is a winner for kids with mental illness
Rugby stars from Samoa have been helping physios to motivate young people detained under the Mental Health Act to engage in physical activity by teaching them the world famous ‘ka mate’ haka.
Physio awarded £243,000 for spinal stenosis research
A Leeds physiotherapist will use a £243,637 National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) award for research into improving community-based rehabilitation and care pathways for spinal stenosis.
Physio lecturers win good practice award for research blog site
Physiotherapy lecturers at Coventry University have gained recognition for setting up a webpage that helps staff, students and alumni to network and promote their research.
National Joint Registry appoints physio professor to steering group
Physiotherapy professor Karen Barker has joined the steering committee of the National Joint Registry (NJR), which monitors hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement surgery.
First national AHP dementia lead announced in Wales action plan
CSP Wales has applauded the announcement of a £10 million-a-year national dementia action plan, which includes the development of the first allied health professional (AHP) consultant post in dementia.
