Staying active helps people with Parkinson’s to maintain autonomy and independence, says gaitQ CEO

by Ian McMillan | May 15, 2024 | Sports & Exercise

With May being designated as ‘National Walking Month’, PhysioUpdate conducted a Q&A interview with Tristan Collins, gaitQ’s chief executive. Tristan tells PhysioUpdate editor Ian A McMillan how the much-lauded innovation – which...

Hannah Rhodes helps to dispel idea that staff must give up clinical careers to become an academic

by Ian McMillan | May 15, 2024 | Awards

Physiotherapist Hannah Rhodes was among a group of six NHS healthcare staff who received certificates earlier this month after completing a pilot internship teaching scheme with students at the University of Winchester. Hannah was chosen to give a talk to the guests...

People with diabetes need targeted complication screening and prevention strategies after diagnosis

by Ian McMillan | May 15, 2024 | Chronic Illnesses

Men are at greater risk than women of the major health effects of diabetes (types 1 and 2), suggests a long-term study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Rates of cardiovascular disease, leg, foot, and kidney complications and...

After shining in Riverdance, Roisin Cahalan has developed a fascinating career in physiotherapy

by Ian McMillan | May 10, 2024 | Respiratory

In an exclusive PhysioUpdate Q&A, physiotherapist Róisín Cahalan tells Ian A McMillan about her career highlights. Róisín embarked on a physiotherapy career after shining in the smash hit Irish dance...

Phio app could bring ‘transformational change’ to MSK patients in Argyll and Bute, says lead physio

by Ian McMillan | May 9, 2024 | Technology

Derek Laidler, lead physiotherapist for Argyll and Bute, has hailed the introduction of a ‘modern digital physiotherapy app’ – known as Phio – that aims to support general practice in the area.   ‘We recognise the importance of...