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Susanne Arnold @susanneka.bsky.social · 2d

Join us to hear all about the latest results from the Benchmarking Exercise Programme for Older People (BEPOP) project 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 @agilecsp.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · 4d

Join our webinar to hear our webinar on an improvement project focusing on how to have fun with encouraging rehab mindedness in your team! This will be followed by our Annua General Meeting. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/MovingMounta...

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · 5d

Wave 2 of BEPOP, including 28 UK-based teams, recently completed and this webinar provides an opportunity to reflect as a community on successes and to hear from some of the participating teams on how they improved practice.

Register for the webinar here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave2

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IPTOP @iptop.bsky.social · 16d

As we age, it’s common to worry about falling. But there are exercise programs that can help improve balance, strength, and flexibility! Learn more from @NCOAging and find a program to help you stay #FallsFree in your area today. bit.ly/FPAW-Find-A-... #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek #FPAW25

How to Find an Exercise Program for Falls Prevention

Improving your strength and balance is powerful for falls prevention. Use these tips to find an exercise program that works for you.

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IPTOP @iptop.bsky.social · 7d

The increase in older people is evident in developing countries, which will account for the majority of older persons within the next 30 years. IPTOP hopes to grow its membership in LMIC to better support physiotherapists working with older people in those countries #OlderPeoplesDay

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Older Persons Day! Have you ever thought about specialising in working with Older People? Hear why some of our passionate members decided to! #IDOP #InternationalOlderPersonsDay

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · 7d

A very happy International Day of Older Persons to our members and followers today! 👴
Working with older people offers the chance to make a profound impact on individuals' dignity, independence, and quality of life—often when they need it most. 👵 #IDOP #InternationalOlderPersonsDay

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IPTOP @iptop.bsky.social · 17d

Physiotherapists play a key role in dementia rehabilitation enabling people to remain as independent as possible #WorldAlzheimersDay

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · 19d

🏃♂️ Move more, hurt less.
People who did structured rehab for knee osteoarthritis walked further, felt stronger – and reported better everyday health.
#RightToRehab
#RehabAwarenessWeek

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Adam Gordon MBE @adamgordon1978.bsky.social · 20d

Paper out: Piloting a minimum data set (MDS) in english care homes: a qualitative study of professional perspectives on implementation and data use

Find it here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

@jennikburton.bsky.social @a-mtowers.bsky.social @hdemcop.bsky.social

Piloting a minimum data set (MDS) in english care homes: a qualitative study of professional perspectives on implementation and data use - BMC Geriatrics

Background Digitalisation within English care homes offers potential to make more effective use of substantial data collected by staff during care planning and recording. A pilot minimum data set was ...

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · 20d

📉 Fewer falls = fewer A&E visits.
Group rehab programmes for older adults can cut serious falls by up to 30% – easing the pressure on ambulance crews and hospital beds.
#RightToRehab
#RehabAwarenessWeek

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · 20d

💪 Patients gain more independence – and more years at home.
With rehab, patients spent 10 fewer days in hospital per year.
That’s time, money and dignity saved.
#RightToRehab
#RehabAwarenessWeek

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · 21d

This week is #RehabAwarenessWeek!
💷 Rehab is an investment.
Every £1 spent on physiotherapy-led falls prevention saves the NHS up to £2.28 in wider benefits – including fewer emergency visits.
#RightToRehab

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AGE Research Group @newcastleage.bsky.social · 23d

📣 Calling clinicians and academics with knowledge and experience of #resistancetraining as an intervention 📣

The #NIHR MLTC Cross NIHR-Collaboration are exploring interventions for people with #MLTC and need your help.

The survey should take around 7-10 minutes to complete - lnkd.in/giUXUp43

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · Sep 8

As we celebrate #WorldPTDay, it's important to debunk myths about healthy ageing to empower informed health decisions.
By dispelling these myths and embracing facts, individuals can take steps towards healthy ageing and enjoy a fulfilling life as they grow older.

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · Sep 8

Wishing a joyful #WorldPTDay to all our esteemed members and followers. This year's focus is 'Healthy Ageing', a relevant topic for our professional community!

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · Sep 1

Are you passionate about advancing older people care, championing innovation, and shaping the future of our speciality?
AGILE is looking for dynamic, thoughtful individuals to join our committee.
No prior experience necessary!

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Miles Witham @oldertrialsprof.bsky.social · Aug 21

Great to see this out and thank you to all the sites participating in BEPOP! Wave 3 data collection nearly ready to start... @newcastleage.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · Aug 19

NEWSFLASH: The report for BEPOP wave 2 has now been published, find it here: research.ncl.ac.uk/ageresearchg...

Exercise Benchmarking | AGE Research Group | Newcastle University

research.ncl.ac.uk

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · Jul 2

Joining a national service improvement project like BEPOP is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. By participating, you'll be part of a collaborative effort to enhance service delivery and implement innovative solutions - express interest here: tinyurl.com/BEPOPWave3

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Brian Dolan @briandolan.bsky.social · Jun 30

In what is the sixth biggest economy in the world, in the end, this is a political decision about investment of public resources... but cutting off supply like this makes little sense

HT @agilecsp.bsky.social @physiokernow.bsky.social

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Only 20 job adverts for 3,000 newly qualified physiotherapists

The professional body has urged government officials to intervene

www.independent.co.uk

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · Jun 27

Want to be part of a national benchmarking initiative? We’re recruiting sites now for #BEPOP wave 3! Find out more at www.BEPOP.org.uk, or email [email protected] to register your interest.

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · Jun 24

Wonderful to be watching Greg Hattan from University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. He’s presenting on post op blood results and delirium.

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · Jun 23

Join us and make a difference! Be a part of the national executive committee. Your voice matters, and together, we can shape the future of older people physiotherapy. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute and lead - contact [email protected].

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AGILE - Physiotherapists working with Older People @agilecsp.bsky.social · Jun 23

Just ONE DAY until our webinar on Blood Results in #Rehab 💉 Sign up here: tinyurl.com/BloodResults...