Physiotherapy for people with motor neurone disease (MND)
Physiotherapy for people with motor neurone disease (MND)
Physiotherapy for people with motor neurone disease (MND)
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Chartered Society of <strong>Physiotherapy</strong> (CSP)<br />
A professional body working <strong>with</strong> its members and external bodies to achieve<br />
and promote excellence in physiotherapy. They have a section <strong>for</strong> the public<br />
<strong>with</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation on services and a search engine <strong>for</strong> you to find a local<br />
physiotherapist.<br />
Chartered Society of <strong>Physiotherapy</strong> (CSP)<br />
14 Bed<strong>for</strong>d Row, London, WC1R 4ED<br />
Telephone: 020 7306 6666<br />
Email: enquiries@csp.org.uk<br />
Website: www.csp.org.uk<br />
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)<br />
A regulatory body who keep a register of health professionals who meet their<br />
standards of practice. 15 health professions are registered, including<br />
physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language<br />
therapists.<br />
Health and Care Professions Council,<br />
Park House, 184 Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4BU<br />
Telephone: 0845 300 4472<br />
Email: publications@hpc-uk.org (<strong>for</strong> enquiries about published in<strong>for</strong>mation)<br />
Website: www.hpc-uk.org<br />
<strong>MND</strong> Scotland<br />
They have published a leaflet called Getting the Best from <strong>Physiotherapy</strong>.<br />
<strong>MND</strong> Scotland<br />
Unit 4<br />
74-76 Firhill Road, Glasgow G20 7BA<br />
Tel: 0141 945 1077<br />
Email: info@mndscotland.org.uk<br />
Website: www.mndscotland.org.uk search <strong>for</strong> physiotherapy<br />
Muscular Dystrophy Association - USA<br />
The MDA website shows a range of exercises, <strong>for</strong> <strong>people</strong> to do if able, or<br />
passive ones where carers can assist, that may provide a starting point <strong>for</strong><br />
discussion <strong>with</strong> your physiotherapist. These are not necessarily devised <strong>for</strong><br />
your specific symptoms, so always consult your own physiotherapist or GP<br />
be<strong>for</strong>e embarking on any exercise programme to ensure it will be appropriate<br />
<strong>for</strong> your needs.<br />
Muscular Dystrophy Association - USA<br />
National Headquarters, 3300 E. Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718, USA<br />
Email: mda@mdausa.org<br />
Website: www.als-mda.org search <strong>for</strong> exercises<br />
10
Change language