Now that the country is opening up again and running events are restarting, lots of your patients might be leaping back into this popular sport. But injuries are common when people dive back into running too quickly or new runners take on too much. Here are some tips to help you support your patients back into running.
Resistance bands are fantastic tools to give your physiotherapy patients but how do you work out which resistance range does what? In this article, we take a look at the different ranges of resistance bands and the suitability of each.
Latex and nitrile gloves are a mainstay of clinics around the world but what’s the difference and does it matter? This post is a quick rundown of the differences and things you should consider before purchasing your clinic gloves.
The CSP are running the Physiotherapy UK 2021 conference virtually again this year after the massive success of last year’s immersive online event. With amazing speakers, topical themes and lots of networking opportunities, November’s conference will be held in CSP’s incredible virtual world. Book your Early Bird tickets before the end of July to secure the best price.
The CSP has teamed up with the online community WriteWell to offer free, six-month places for physiotherapists and other frontline key workers. Writing can be hugely therapeutic no matter what you’re writing about and if you’re afraid of a blank page, don’t be; WriteWell provide prompts and challenges to get that creativity flowing.
Exercise and owning a dog go hand-in-hand but many people don’t realise just how good for your running about with your dog is. From playing fetch and frisbee to jogging, cycling and walking, creating a plan with your patients that involves their dog could be the cornerstone to increasing their movement and motivation.
Spring cleaning is about sweeping up and clearing out but it’s also a great way of taking a good, hard look at your business. An annual spring clean can save you money on your bills and supplies, give you a solid path to follow throughout the year and even win you new clients.
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have published a fascinating report looking at how best to communicate strength training to your patients. Whilst every physiotherapist understands the importance of strength training, they face numerous barriers to communicating the benefits to patients with long term conditions. This report not only holds vital findings and advice but reveals a project aimed at making this communication easier going forward.
There are numerous reasons why a prospective client might click away from your website and head to your competitor’s. But you can minimise that risk by creating a patient-first website that answers your audience’s questions clearly and honestly.
Shoulder knots and muscular tension are incredibly common, particularly during this time when we are doing less physical exercise. An increase in sitting and stress is also increasing tension, particularly around the shoulder and neck. How to solve it? Well, one way is to regularly use massage balls to work out those tender spots.
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