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Set aside some time for yourself this September
As a therapist, you may spend countless hours supporting the health and wellbeing of clients, but do you set aside enough time to look after yourself? We all need to look after our own mental and physical wellbeing to avoid problems like stress, anxiety, burnout and overuse injuries. Action for Happiness has given us a…
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Simple computational models can help predict osteoarthritis
Knee joint injuries, such as ligament rupture, are common in athletes. As the intact joint ligaments offer a precondition for joint stability, ligament injuries are often surgically reconstructed. However, in many cases these injuries or surgeries can lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis. The articular cartilage, which serves to provide frictionless contact between bones, wears out completely,…
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Quote of the week
Have a great bank holiday weekend! Enjoy the sunshine and remember to stay sun safe. Read about sun safety on the NHS website
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Complementary therapies are beneficial to people with advanced cancer
The article below was first published in International Therapist issue 129 (Summer 2019) Aromatherapy, reflexology and massage can all benefit clients with advanced cancer, according to a review published in Palliative Medicine. Searching medical databases, a team of researchers found five qualitative studies evaluating the therapeutic needs of people in palliative care with advanced cancer,…
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FHT contributes to September issue of Natural Health magazine
We are delighted to have contributed an article to Natural Health magazine’s September issue, to promote the FHT, our members and the therapies they practice. In the article, we look at the health benefits of juniper berries, examining its historic therapeutic use and how the essential oil produced from it has diuretic, detoxifying and decongestant properties. In…
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Quote of the week
Injury prevention and rehabilitation: 42% of FHT members support clients who regularly engage in exercise or sport, according to our 2019 Member Survey. Find a therapist in your area
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Patient reported outcome measures
Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are tools that can be used by therapists to capture information about the services they provide, from the perspective of the client. There are a number of different types of PROMs but most are in the form of a simple questionnaire, which is completed during the consultation process and can…
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Apathy is the forgotten symptom of dementia
Apathy is the most common neuropsychiatric symptom of dementia, with a bigger impact on function than memory loss – yet it is under-researched and often forgotten in care. A new study has found that apathy is present in nearly half of all people with dementia, with researchers finding it is often distinct from depression. Although…
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FHT writes about personal safety in Holistic Therapist Magazine
We were delighted to recently contribute an article to Holistic Therapist Magazine. In a one page feature in the July/August/September issue (31), The FHT’s Julie McFadden shared simple ways that therapists can protect their personal safety. This includes tips on professionalism, blocking nuisance callers and feeling safe and secure when working from home or as…
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NHS Natural Health School tutors confirmed for 2019 FHT Conference
We’re delighted to have the NHS Natural Health School’s Gwyn Featonby and Sarah Grant joining us as speakers at the 2019 FHT Conference on Friday 29 November at The King’s Fund, London. Gwyn and Sarah are members of the award-winning team that head up the NHS Natural Health School, based at Harrogate District Hospital, Harrogate…
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Rye is healthy, thanks to an interplay of microbes
Eating rye comes with a variety of health benefits. A new study from the University of Eastern Finland now shows that both lactic acid bacteria and gut bacteria contribute to the health benefits of rye. Published in Microbiome, the study used a metabolomics approach to analyse metabolites found in food and the human body. Rye…
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2019 FHT Excellence Awards Finalists Announced
The FHT is delighted to announce the finalists for its prestigious 2019 FHT Excellence Awards, which showcase how professional therapy practitioners and trainers are making a difference to those living and working in their local community. This year’s FHT Excellence Awards finalists are: FHT Complementary Therapist of the Year Rebecca Ayres Julie Crossman Jackie…
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