by myph8864 | Jan 27, 2013 | General Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists could soon have the right to prescribe medicines to patients, in the same way that nurses and pharmacists are allowed to. At present, physiotherapists can only prescribe medication when working with the written authority of a doctor. A Department of...
by myph8864 | Jan 27, 2013 | Sports Physiotherapy
Beach volleyball players, particularly Olympians, are known all around the world for their incredible skill with the ball. They’ve also been known for wearing those skimpy uniforms. Now, something that’s covering their skin is getting a lot of attention....
by myph8864 | Jan 27, 2013 | General Physiotherapy
Published by Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, UK. People are much more aware of the role of physiotherapy than they were four years ago, a public opinion survey conducted for the CSP shows. The survey was carried out by Opinium in October this year. It shows that...
by myph8864 | Jan 27, 2013 | General Physiotherapy
Balance and movement are common concerns for those recovering from brain injuries or strokes. Others may be working to improve range of motion or gross motor coordination, like walking and lifting. Although the treatment for each patient is different, Wii golf brings...
by myph8864 | Dec 16, 2012 | Cardiac Rehabilitation
Rod Taylor, professor in health services research at Peninsula Medical School at the University of Exeter outlined his work heading up a team that has spent three years assessing and updating six Cochrane reviews into the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation....
by myph8864 | Dec 16, 2012 | Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain
But back pain is notoriously difficult, and expensive, to remedy. “The treatments are varied, and we don’t have great science showing what works best for particular patients,” said Brook I. Martin, an instructor of orthopedic surgery at Dartmouth Medical School....
by myph8864 | Dec 16, 2012 | Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain
Cabella Lowe, professional head of physiotherapy at Nuffield Health, stressed the importance of being “gentle” when a person is suffering with a bad back. Ms Lowe explains that those afflicted should ease themselves into treatment by having a hot bath to...
by myph8864 | Dec 16, 2012 | Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain
Extracted from Chartered Society of Physiotherapy article written by Megan Smith Failing to exercise on a regular basis could result in back pain, according to research by two UK institutes. People looking to shed a few pounds may look to hit the gym and join in...
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