High-flying sports physiotherapist Matt Konopinski welcomes partnership between R4P and Hytro

by Ian McMillan | Nov 25, 2022 | On The Move

NULLSports physiotherapist Matt Konopinski has welcomed the creation of a partnership between Rehab 4 Performance (R4P) – the Liverpool-based company where he is director of physio and performance – and Hytro. R4P is a physiotherapy, sports injury,...

Leicester physios praised over support for junior colleague and surgery patients in critical report

by Ian McMillan | Nov 25, 2022 | News

Physiotherapists and nurses at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester made sure that a fledgling doctor felt supported, according to a Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection report on University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust that was published yesterday (24 November)....

Laura-Jane Smith’s new role highlights the BTS’s commitment to supporting action on climate change

by Ian McMillan | Nov 24, 2022 | On The Move

NULLLaura-Jane Smith has been appointed as the British Thoracic Society’s (BTS) first Trustee for Sustainability, in a move that underlines the society’s commitment to improving air quality. Dr Smith, who will hold the position for the next three years,...

Apprehensive ‘mood music’ at BTS winter meeting, where physio Rachael Moses’ term as president ends

by Ian McMillan | Nov 23, 2022 | Respiratory

Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals who work in NHS respiratory teams are being stretched to ‘breaking point’, meaning that patients could end up missing out on the access to the expertise they need. That was the message delivered to...

Respiratory physios’ ‘key role’ in specialised weaning units highlighted in consultation document

by Ian McMillan | Nov 22, 2022 | Respiratory

Physiotherapy is an ‘integral part’ of multidisciplinary teams that ‘wean’ patients who have been receiving complex ventilation, according to a draft consultation document developed by the British Thoracic Society (BTS) and the...