Pages tagged with: school-of-health-professions
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Mouthwash use could inhibit benefits of exercise, new research shows
The research in the journal 'Free Radical Biology and Medicine' shows the importance of oral bacteria in cardiovascular health.
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Comparison of Pseudophakic Vision and Lifestyle Changes using different IOL designs
University of Plymouth, postgraduate research studentship: Comparison of Pseudophakic Vision and Lifestyle Changes using different IOL designs. Apply now. PhD opportunity beginning on 1 October 2019 or 1 January 2020
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Standing frame intervention improves life for people with MS, research shows
Study participant John Kendrick was able to walk his daughter down the aisle thanks to using the standing frame. Full results of the research are now available to view in The Lancet Neurology.
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Paramedic students take national simulation title
Plymouth University news: Plymouth’s student paramedics have been named the best in the country at a simulated crisis event.
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Student paramedics put through paces
Plymouth University news: Paramedic students have attended a mock major incident simulation exercise alongside University partner, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team Plymouth.
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Plymouth academics take on key roles within College of Podiatry
Dr Sally Abey and Emma Cowley have been elected to senior positions in the College of Podiatry and hope to bring foot health higher up the public health agenda.
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Research highlights mental health impact of severe pregnancy sickness, HG
A systematic review of qualitative research on the impact of severe pregnancy sickness has shown that some women can become suicidal from the severity and long duration of symptoms.
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Physiotherapy professor awarded prestigious fellowship
Professor Jonathan Marsden from the School of Health Professions has been made a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy in recognition of his contribution to research and education.
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Award for research into Parkinson’s link with mental health
Chris Lovegrove, a postgraduate student at the University of Plymouth and Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, has been awarded a prestigious grant for his work into Parkinson’s patients’ experiences of anxiety.
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More than fad diets and fodder – food can help us reconnect
June 3–9 is Dietitians' Week and Dr Clare Pettinger explains how food can be a catalyst for change for people on the edge of society. Her work will feature at the British Academy Summer Showcase in London on 21–22 June.
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Physio students offering fitness assessments to over-60s
Physiotherapy students from the University of Plymouth are helping over-60s assess their health at a series of Functional Fitness MOTs.
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Why wearing high heels should be a choice, not a requirement
University of Plymouth news: Emma Cowley, Lecturer in Podiatry, tells us why wearing high heels should be a choice, not a requirement