Physiotherapy 2012: CSP Congress Success!

Last month Lucy attended Physiotherapy UK 2012, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s flagship event, along with around 900 delegates in Liverpool. As well as having the opportunity to soak up all the latest news and evidence from the full 2-day programme of presentations, Lucy also attended to present her MSc research poster. This was one of three posters and one podium presentation from a University of Southampton research team who have carried out reliability studies of a novel portable device for testing mechanical properties of muscle. The research is lead by Professor Maria Stokes, who attended to support the team at congress. The device has possible clinical application as an objective marker in a neurological setting, and Lucy hopes to one day be able to translate findings from her lab-based research into using the device with patients in her clinical practice. Lucy’s research has also now been published in a peer-reviewed journal.

A pertinent point that Lucy took from the meeting was: ‘if every single physio published one piece of research during their careers, we would have 50,000 pieces of new evidence’. We are hoping to do our bit towards this with our ongoing Bolton Neuro Voices hydrotherapy project, with support from our local Allied Health Professions Research Network (AHPRN) Hub; read more about the project on our Hydrotherapy page, results from the first sessions will be coming soon on our Outcomes Page.

Reviews

Marie Oxtoby

I am the Chair/Co-ordinator of Bolton Neuro Voices, a small local charity. I first contacted SP Therapy Services in 2012 when I was looking for a neuro physiotherapist to help us pilot a new Hydrotheraoy Course for people with long-term neurological conditions. Since then Susan Pattison and her staff have helped us to deliver ten courses to a total of more than 200 people and to facilitate the progress of many on to ongoing Continuation Programmes. Her expertise and willingness to listen and respond to our needs and those of our very varied participants is hugely appreciated and our partnership has gone from strength to strength. I unreservedly recommend this practice.

Amanda Knight

Andy provided a very thorough and considered physiotherapy assessment of a client with complex needs. His report was to a very high standard and underpinned all immediate and long term therapy needs. Thank you!

Elaine O'Flaherty

Very professional service and high quality of reports and communication to ensure best practice and outcomes for my clients.

Suzanne

SP Therapy Services has supported Greater Manchester Spinal Injury Group for many years. Susan and Rebecca have demonstrated knowledge and skill and been adaptable to working in community settings. I would have no hesitation in recommending SP Therapy Services

Janet Penny

I am delighted to endorse the team at SP Therapy Services. They consistently provide exceptional therapy and support their practice with sound, detailed documentation, which always arrives in a timely manner. The friendly clinicians are a credit to this fabulous company and it is evident that they always keep their patients at the centre of everything they do.