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Self-referral for physiotherapy would mean faster treatment for people with arthritis and back pain and less expense for the NHS – new report
Physiotherapists should become the first point of contact for people with back pain and other musculoskeletal problems, says a new report from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Self-referral for physiotherapy could lead to better outcomes for patients, free up time for GPs and save millions for the cash-strapped NHS. Continue reading
Exercise may boost the size of the brain – and could reduce the risk of falls
People who take exercise could be increasing more than just their fitness level as a new study has found that it leads to bigger brain volume in some areas of the brain.
The changes in the brain may have long-term health implications, such as reducing the risk of falling and mobility limitations as we age, said the study’s author, Dr Urho Kujala, of the University of Jyvaskyla who published the small study in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Continue reading
Shifting the pounds before joint replacement improves outcome for overweight people. Weight loss surgery can help, US experts claim
Overweight people who are due to have joint replacement surgery could benefit from weight loss treatment beforehand, according to research presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. And bariatric surgery may be a cost-effective option to consider.
A US team compared the costs of two treatment protocols for people who were morbidly obese and had advanced knee or hip osteoarthritis. Continue reading
Depression often co-occurs with arthritis and arthrosis says new research
People with symptoms of depression have increased risk for arthritis, arthrosis and other physical diseases, says a study published in Frontiers in Public Health.
A research group looked at data from 14,348 people aged 15 years and older who lived in Switzerland.
About one-third-of people with depression also had at least one physical disease. Continue reading
