The NHS is losing 15% of physiotherapy staff each year.
We're calling for the government to urgently address recruitment and retention of physiotherapy staff by committing to a fully funded workforce plan now.
Value physiotherapy staff.
#RightToRehab
There's a huge disconnect between what we currently do in medicine to treat pain 💊🔪
🧬 and what science says we SHOULD do:
🧠 which is to treat the *whole person,* not just a body part. 👏🏼
📣 When will medicine
catch up with SCIENCE???
#MedTwitter#painexplained
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We know that living with a long-term condition like #arthritis can make you feel isolated and alone. That's why it's so important to reach out and talk to those close to you. Remember, we're always here to support you.💜#LonelinessAwarenessWeek
https://t.co/v07hfiztUN
Strength is the ‘forgotten guideline’.
The UK CMO guidance recommends strengthening activities at least twice a week.
Research shows too few people, especially those living with a health condition meet this guidance.
Find out more: https://t.co/gqiCFv4t8A
#StrongerMyWay 1/3
Looking after mental health is just as important as your physical health.
We’ve brought together a list of apps, websites, podcast and books to help you stay positive and look after your emotional wellbeing during these unique times.
https://t.co/V2KOxzwdFj
We have created our Five in Five customisable mini-workouts to help you build five minutes of activity into your day. Explore our library of accessible moves and create your own mini-workout today.
https://t.co/btFRDWs8uO
Arthritis can affect all aspects of life, even our relationships.
Check out our new Relationships page for tips on staying connected and supported with friends and family https://t.co/5FqG0ZM91m or visit our Young Adults hub for more: https://t.co/exNKnTzzcv
#DerbyWalkFest finale announcement! Set a reminder in your diaries for the end of the festival on Sunday 12th September.
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in a guided or self-led walk between now and then, visit https://t.co/ZRwzbWsYhB to find out more
Lockdown muscle loss: Five ways to get back in shape
Nearly a third of people believed their general strength had declined in lockdown.
BBC features expert physio advice on building strength from @consultantPT @lisjenks1 @carolinthappel and Ben Lombard. https://t.co/AfEh4quBbY
Great guidance and reaffirmation of the importance of knee bracing to help OA patients whose elective knee surgeries were postponed or canceled during the pandemic. https://t.co/qOoAUWoY1q
Derbyshire County Council are delivering some new dates for their Youth Mental Health First Aid course. If you want to improve your skills and confidence to help spot the signs of mental health issues in a young person, it's worth having a look: https://t.co/vyPY8JrRwZ
Exercise doesn't just mean burpees and sprints. All movement is good 🙏🏼 Go for a bike ride or walk around the park, walk with your dog, do some yoga in the living room, go for a light jog ☺️ Find something you enjoy 💙