Consultant physiotherapist Kay Stevenson will deliver keynote speech at research conference in April
The organisers of a conference for aspring and experienced researchers have said they are ‘thrilled’ that a veteran consultant physiotherapist has accepted an invitation to deliver the keynote address at their conference in April. Kay Stevenson, who has clocked up...
Deadline looms for physiotherapists in England to showcase their excellent work
Physiotherapists in England who want to put their work in the national spotlight have until 6 March to enter the NHS Excellence Awards 2026. NHS England is seeking entries from projects and teams that make a ‘real difference’ to patients and communities, while...
Janet Jeffrey is awarded an MBE for her work with children who are disabled in Lesotho
Physiotherapist Janet Jeffrey, the founder of a physiotherapy outreach programme that provides services to children with disabilities in Lesotho, an independent state in Southern Africa, has been awarded an MBE in the 2026 New Year Honours list. According to a...
New year offers opportunities to participate in Tough Mudder UK events as programme unveiled
Physiotherapists are renowned for embracing teamwork and tough physical challenges. PhysioUpdate readers seeking an extra challenge or two in the new year can now sign up for Tough Mudder events. In promoting the company's 2026 schedule, senior vice president Matthew...
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Rugby union club seeks candidates who are ‘passionate about physiotherapy and player welfare’ for top job
Newcastle Red Bulls – which describes itself as the only Premiership rugby team ‘in the true North of England’ – is seeking applications from...
Lisa Roberts will represent ‘the UK, the non-surgical community and women’ as Eurospine’s president
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust has congratulated Lisa Roberts – a physiotherapist by background – for becoming Eurospine’s...
‘Stay active to maintain your independence and dignity,’ Mr Motivator tells older people as he takes on new role
Mr Motivator – whose real name is Derrick Evans – has been unveiled as a brand ambassador for Innerva, the exercise equipment company. Derrick, who...
High-profile physiotherapist Laura Finucane relishes the opportunities that lie ahead at HSU
Laura Finucane has been appointed as an honorary associate professor at Health Sciences University (HSU), which operates from campuses in...
Standard bearers: two physiotherapists join the National Rehabilitation Centre’s senior leadership team
Physiotherapist Lal Russell (pictured above) has been appointed as clinical academic lead at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), which is due...
Five physiotherapists will jockey for position at lymphology event at Chester Racecourse next month
Physiotherapists operating in the field of lymphoedema are preparing to share their specialist knowledge with service users and colleagues from a...
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