Akshay Patel

Side by side, across continents and generations. Personnel from across the Commonwealth have served together in conflicts from the World Wars to the present day. This #CommonwealthDay, we recognise that shared and enduring legacy of service.

We want to hear from veterans, non-mobilised reservists, serving personnel, and families in the Armed Forces Community about their healthcare experiences: buff.ly/3ZpgerB. @hertslieutenant @SSAFA @NHS_HWE @enherts @NHSE_WTE @WestHertsNHS @HCTNHS @hertscc

Excellent evening with a room full of @EastAngliaRFCA Employers last night at #162Sqn @254Med in #Hitchin talking about the @DRM_Support #EmployerRecognitionScheme and why it’s important to support our #Reservists @EAEmployers @VidaBarrJones #ERS

@Claire_Minshull @locala @physiojack @AdamMeakins @BelindaRBeck @Ageing_Better @IPTOPphysio @JanetThomas47 The issue being that other ward based staff such as nurses or HCAs would have walked the person back and forth from the toilet multiples times that day yet Physios would call their session 'physio'

@Claire_Minshull @locala @physiojack @AdamMeakins @BelindaRBeck @Ageing_Better @IPTOPphysio @JanetThomas47 I used to laugh (with dispair) when I would read physio notes describing a session that invovled walking around a hospital bay and back to bed or the armchair. No exercise prescription addressing the likely sarcopenia and age/activity related function loss such as multiple STS.

Now it’s personal Tell me how is this going to build strength? My dad can do 25 sit to stands with weighted backpack. @locala Please let me come and do some training with you. We need to better exercise prescription, for patients but also to improve efficiency and economics of these services.

Dementia & Pain: A webinar recording by @AGILECSP East, with @AdrianVyse -Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist & AGILEEast Committee member. #CPD #OlderPeople #MDT #RightToRehab #Equity @thecsp @thecspstudents @RCOT_OP @BDA_Dietitians @RCSLT @WeAHPs youtube.com/watch?v=0LX0y9…

Sunday morning worship … the morning run is always a great opportunity for reflection #unseenwork #commandtime

@NHSEArmedForces @DMS_MilMed @CLCHNHSTrust

Congratulations to 25 #NHS trusts on receiving the highest level of recognition for commitment to their Armed Forces, the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award. @DMS_MilMed #GoldERSAward #armedforces Full list of NHS trusts here 👇 bit.ly/3v1Xxuc

@neiljlangridge Improving ankle/foot ROM from both a mechanical and proprioceptive perspective

Rehab session today - i think one of the key goals with particularly older patients is be more successful with walking. It’s not technical gait re Ed- I find stride length, cadence,arm movements & centre of gravity does great -what else quickly adds to walking better/confidence ?

@consultantPT @CSPLondon Thanks for says so Uzo :) An external reference point to allow self-awareness development and a point for verbal feedback. MSK/Neuro both share principles of motor learning

@PatelPhysio @CSPLondon Akshay this Is gold ! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 brilliant!

An example of a visual reference point to aid #neurorehab with a man with hydrocephalus. l used a ruler attached to a walking frame. He was struggling with hip/trunk extension when walking and would lean to the left side on standing. @CSPLondon

GEAR BEFORE BEER!🍺 is something I learnt in the Royal Marines. Sort out your kit and equipment before you get any sleep or have a drink! As leaders our equipment is Us ! We must prioritise our health and recovery so that we may help others ! Look after ur primary weapon! #CSPLDP

Stop press. Upcoming publication in JoPT showing that task training is MORE effective than Bobath . facebook.com/10185826662335…

Our next event is our first virtual lecture series run over several evenings. Save the date for ‘High intensity exercise in a neuro population’ on 12th and 19th October!

*Update* today we used the context of his family being in the car park to visit him as a way to get gentleman to walk approx.100m holding his wife's hand #happy

When #Physiotherapy feels like the best job in the world. Helped a man who is a full sling hoist on a neuro rehab ward following acquired brain injury #ABI stand up, walk 30 meters and shower in standing by putting #rehab into functional context @CSPLondon

@KrishnaGundapud @CSPLondon @sarahftyson @saeboukglyn None. The science was in using a functional approach to the patients cognitive impairment. The art was knowing what he needed. Appropriate treatment for the appropriate person at the appropriate time

@PatelPhysio @CSPLondon Akshay, please tell me honestly, how much hands on facilitation (learning from your #Bobath courses) did you have to do to get the patient here? @sarahftyson @saeboukglyn

@JackAChew Brilliant Jack! I am in the same boat. I am sporting the fat-skinny body type

I’m now 6 months into my new lifestyle which can be summarised as - No exercise - Poor diet - 4-5 hours broken sleep - No socialising Observations: - I’m fat - I’m moody - More sciatic pain - Less back pain - I’m addicted to coffee - I use Gaviscon as a chaser - I make lists

Inspirational video of what 'any body' can achieve.

Congratulations to the 14 NHS organisations who have been awarded an Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award today for their support for the Armed Forces community - incredible achievement! For the full list of NHS winners visit bit.ly/3k2bpxJ #GoldERS2020 @DRM_Support