From falls to fractures: Regular physiotherapy can aid recovery among children and elderly much faster

Road traffic accidents and falls remain a major cause of injury among children and the elderly. Uncover why physiotherapy is increasingly recognised as the first line of defence and how it is helping ...
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A change in child concussion management policies led to improvements in recovery time

A concussion clinic changed its childhood concussion policies in 2017. A new study of this protocol change shows the approach, which recommended concussed kids begin rehab two weeks or less after ...

Physiotherapy Innovations Expanding Treatment Options For Injury Recovery

The physiotherapy sector is experiencing growing demand as New Zealanders increasingly seek specialised treatment options for musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries. Practitioners are ...
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How Long Do Vision Problems Last After a Concussion?

Vision problems after a concussion are common. They are often temporary and include issues such as blurry vision, trouble focusing, and light sensitivity. Share on Pinterest 1765299122 Maskot/Getty ...
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708 EP015 – Navigating multiples roles: how physiotherapists’ experience supporting concussions in community rugby using New Zealand rugby concussion management pathway

3 Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand, School of Sport and Recreation, Auckland University of Technology,, Auckland, New Zealand 4 Centre of Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research ...
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710 MEP126 – Sideline physiotherapy support and pre-season baseline testing are associated with improved compliance to New Zealand rugby’s community concussion management ...

Background Every year in New Zealand (NZ) an estimated 10 per 1000 rugby players seek medical care for a concussion injury sustained at an average cost of NZ$1700 per claim. In response, NZ Rugby (NZR ...