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FHT Members’ News – July Issue
The July issue of FHT Members’ News is out today! Featuring the latest news in the therapy world, job and training opportunities, as well as information about your membership, make sure you don’t miss out. This month’s news includes: Celebrate with us in style Complementary medicine in Switzerland now a mandatory health insurance service College…
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Greater muscle strength – better cognitive function for older people
Greater muscle strength is associated with better cognitive function in ageing men and women, according to a new Finnish study. The association of extensively measured upper and lower body muscle strength with cognitive function was observed, but handgrip strength was not associated with cognitive function. Cognition refers to brain functions relating to receiving, storing, processing…
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Quote of the week
Another week behind us. Let’s celebrate our success and happiness with a quote: “Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get.” – Ingrid Bergman Tell us about your successes!
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Men’s Fitness heats up July with Accredited Register awareness campaign
Keep an eye out for the July issue of Men’s Fitness, where you can find Nick and Kevin‘s ‘My therapist helps me…’ campaign in the Trainer section. This promotes the hard work the FHT’s members do, and the benefits available to the public, to a wide audience of highly active, health-conscious readers. We always want to showcase the best,…
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Improvement needed in mental health services for children & adolescents across Europe
A study of child and adolescent mental health care has found that provision needs to be improved across the whole of the EU. Research led by Professor Swaran Singh of Warwick Medical School at the University of Warwick found substantial improvements were needed across the board from planning to monitoring, and delivery. The study Architecture…
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Missed the last Pedal for Parkinson’s event? Two more around the bend
Parkinson’s UK is looking for Volunteer Massage Therapists to support their series of cycling events across the country this summer – can you help?
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Complementary medicine in Switzerland now a mandatory health insurance service
The Swiss Federal Government announces that specific medical services using complementary medicine are to be covered by mandatory health insurance (basic insurance). The Swiss Umbrella Association for Complementary Medicine and the Union of Associations of Swiss Physicians for Complementary Medicine welcome this decision. It implements one of the key demands of the constitutional referendum held…
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Quote of the week
It’s Friday! Time to break out of the mould! “We have to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves.” – Beyoncé How have you changed your perceptions? Tell us in the comments.
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Access over 70 hours of CPD education
The FHT is proud to partner with Therapy Expo this year, returning to Birmingham NEC on 22-23 November 2017. This year’s world-class conference programme boasts over 70 hours of CPD education, including four dedicated education streams covering MSK, neuro rehabilitation, sports injuries and biomechanics, and business. This is your opportunity to experience a clinical programme…
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Exposure to sunlight linked to reduction in eczema inflammation
Exposure to sunlight alleviates symptoms of eczema by helping to release a compound in the skin that moisturises inflammation, according to a recent study the Medical Research Council (MRC). Researchers found that exposing a small patch of skin on healthy volunteers to UV light triggered the release of nitric oxide into the blood stream. These…
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College of Medicine calls for student essays on sustainable healthcare
The College of Medicine is currently accepting entries from students of all health and social care professions for the esteemed Michael Pittilo Essay Prize 2017. First launched in 2010, the Michael Pittilo Essay Prize recognises and celebrates the integration of conventional and complementary approaches to healthcare. Entries are open to UK students studying any healthcare discipline…
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Quote of the week
It’s time to get started on the weekend! Here’s your quote of the week: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain What projects are you starting? Tell us about it below!
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