News tagged with: physiotherapy
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How allied health professionals excel in lifesaving care
University of Plymouth news: How allied health professionals excel in lifesaving care. On Allied Health Professionals' (AHPs) Day, experts outline the impact they have in critical care.
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Rowing the Atlantic to inspire the next generation
University of Plymouth news - Rowing the Atlantic to inspire the next generation
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Physiotherapists help people with respiratory health conditions to find their voice
University of Plymouth news: Kath Donohue, Programme Lead for BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, is working to assess the impact of singing sessions on participants’ respiratory health and mental wellbeing
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Plymouth women suffering from pelvic girdle pain following childbirth invited to trial support shorts
Researchers are looking for 60 women from the local area who have been suffering with pelvic girdle pain for three months or more since childbirth to take part in a new study testing customised pelvic support shorts as an innovative alternative treatment.
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Study seeks best way to meet ‘tidal wave of rehab need’ remotely
A new one-year project is looking urgently at the best ways to remotely assess people with long-term physical conditions, and those recovering from COVID-19.
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From staff wellbeing to children’s physio – new projects to help patients in Torbay
Two health professionals from Torbay have been named the first recipients of a new grant supporting clinicians in Torbay and South Devon to make a difference to patient care through research.
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Standing frame intervention improves life for people with MS, research shows
Study participant John Kendrick was able to walk his daughter down the aisle thanks to using the standing frame. Full results of the research are now available to view in The Lancet Neurology.
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Physio students offering fitness assessments to over-60s
Physiotherapy students from the University of Plymouth are helping over-60s assess their health at a series of Functional Fitness MOTs.
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Physio degree inspires future of dance fitness programme
Physiotherapy graduate Ros Glendinning is using her degree research to tailor choreography in her interactive dance fitness programme, CheeziFit
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Physiotherapy professor awarded prestigious fellowship
Professor Jonathan Marsden from the School of Health Professions has been made a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in recognition of his contribution to research and education.
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Plymouth physio elected onto national board
Physiotherapy lecturer Amanda Denton has been voted onto the national board of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN).
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Leading the way in diabetic foot care
Podiatrist Dr Joanne Paton has revolutionised an online resource to help health professionals carry out diabetic foot assessments.