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Physiotalk is a tweetchat community for physiotherapists by physiotherapists. It is run by volunteers, and everything we do is free and open access. Learn, share, influence: helping physiotherapists to make the most of social media to discuss best practice, develop practice & improve services.
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2w ago
Our next monthly #physiotalk tweetchat will be on Monday 18th March at 8pm GMT. The topic this month will be on the recently released NHS survey – have you read it yet?
NHS England runs a yearly staff survey (See https://www.nhsstaffsurveys.com/ for details) and the results have just been published. Of course other devolved nations also have similar surveys – such as the NHS Scotland iMatter report (https://www.imatter.scot/media/2112/health-and-social-care-staff-experience-survey-2023.pdf) or the NHS Wales staff survey (https://heiw.nhs.wales/nhs-wales-staff-survey/) but these are reported in ..read more
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2M ago
Our next monthly #physiotalk tweetchat will be on Monday 19th February at 8pm GMT
The topic we would like to cover is the impact of Artificial Intelligence in Physiotherapy. So what better way to prepare but by using AI! We asked Chat GPT to write a 200 word blog post. The prompt used was ‘Write a 200 word blog post about the use of AI in physiotherapy to inform physiotherapists ahead of a tweetchat’ and this is what it wrote…
In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping traditional practices, and physiotherapy is no exception. As physiot ..read more
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2M ago
Our first chat of 2024, and the first under our new monthly calendar will be on the topical question of HCPC renewal. Yes – it is that time of year (or two years..) again!
The tweetchat will use our usual hashtag of #physiotalk and we be for an hour from 8pm on Monday 15th January
We aim to shed some light on the upcoming Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) renewal process. But perhaps more importantly we want to make sure that all HCPC registered physiotherapists know that the renewal is due to avoid a repeat of last time, when many physiotherapists were unaware and failed to renew in ..read more
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3M ago
Our very first Physiotalk tweetchat was on Monday 16th December 2013 – and 10 years later we are celebrating our 10th birthday!
Things have moved on in the last 10 years and our tweetchat on Monday 18th December at 8pm GMT will both be looking back at some memorable Physiotalk moments and also looking to the future. 10 years is a long time on social media, and we really want to take this opportunity to regroup and consider what the best thing is for Physiotalk and our followers moving forwards.
So we really want to hear from YOU – please comment on this blog posting, answer our tweets and vot ..read more
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4M ago
Our #physiotalk tweetchat on Monday 4th December looks at the thorny question of weightbearing status.
Join in from 8-9pm GMT using the #physiotalk hashtag to discuss the pros and cons of early weight bearing following a fracture.
It is common following a fracture or other injury for a change in weight bearing to be prescribed. This is because it has been thought that increasing weight bearing would delay healing.
However a recent paper argued the opposing point of view, that early weight bearing meant was beneficial as you didn’t get the significant detrimental effects, especially in an olde ..read more
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4M ago
Our next chat is hot on the heels of the new format of the CSP conferences, offering a choice of locations and online options. Our #physiotalk tweetchat on Monday 20th November at 8pm GMT will be looking at the conferences and asking the question – In person, Hybrid or online?
In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, the debate over the format of physiotherapy conferences continues to spark conversations among physiotherapists around the world. The choice between in-person, hybrid, or online conferences is not a simple one, as each option comes with its own set of advantage ..read more
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5M ago
We are delighted to be taking part in the first ever global Environmental Physiotherapy Festival! The actual festival runs from 9th – 12th November, but as that doesn’t quite match up with our usual #physiotalk tweetchat night, we are chatting on Monday 6th November instead. We hope this will warm you all up for the events to follow (event calendar) !
For those new to a tweetchat – this is how easy it is!
1: Search for the hashtag
2: Read the questions and discussion using the hashtag
3: Tweet using the hashtag
BUT – for one night only we are NOT using the #physiotalk hashtag. Instead, as it i ..read more
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5M ago
The next #physiotalk tweetchat will be on Monday 23rd October at 8pm BST. The chat will focus on the ‘right to rehab’
Rehabilitation is a vital part of physiotherapy that helps people with long-term conditions, injuries or illnesses to recover their health and function, and live as independently as possible. It can include services such as exercise, education, self-management, equipment, and psychological support.
However, not everyone who needs rehabilitation can access it. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) has found that there are significant gaps and variations in the provision ..read more
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6M ago
We all play a part in Equality Diversity and Inclusion
This tweetchat will be hosted by Support Workers and the Physiotalk team
Come and join us and use your voice
It is being led by a group of passionate physiotherapy support workers @chris_richards2 @gvhawtin @LorraineAllchu2 and @SherylB76
#AHPSupportWorkers @AssociatesAtCSP
Chat Questions
Introduce yourself
1 What CPD Opportunities do you have in your trust?
2 Are you supported to develop within your role?
3 Are you given opportunities to be one to one with patients and offer them therapeutic advice within your role?
4 what have you done ..read more
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7M ago
Friday 8th September is #WorldPTDay and this years theme is on Inflammatory Arthritis, following on from the Osteoarthritis focus last year.
So in recognition of this, the #physiotalk tweetchat on Monday 11th September at 8pm BST will be on the topic of Inflammatory Arthritis.
So, what is an inflammatory arthritis? The most common type is Rheumatoid Arthritis, but other common types of inflammatory arthritis include spondyloarthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. As they are an autoimmune disorder, then commonly alongside the joint problems there can be other systemic issues affecting ot ..read more