Physiotherapy 2013
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Original post by shaniieexo
In aspects of physio no, but in terms of facilities and student life then maybe so
its weird though because northumbria doesn't even ask for biology like most do, it just says 320 points with 100 points in a health related / science subject
Original post by SDavis123
hey guys I'm thinking of doing physiotherapy, which are the top unis for physio? also isn't it weird that loughborough doesn't offer physio when they're meant to be number one for sports?
Like others have said, there is no top uni for physio as every university offers you a degree, with 1000 hours of clinical experience, that allows you to register as a physiotherapy with the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC). Also, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) set guidelines for what each course must have in their curriculum for it to be accredited, and you can only have the title of Chartered Physiotherapist when registering with the CSP.
In terms of which university is best to go to it is all down to your personal preference. Some courses are much more academically based (more time in lectures), others are much more practical based (more time on placement, in practical classes, getting hands on) and then you get the ones in between. So you choose on what your preferred learning style, not on reputation.
Finally, no it's not weird that Loughborough don't offer physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is much more than a sports based profession and it would be extremely wise advise to anyone within this thread to avoid going into interviews with this mindset/attitude. Research physio, and it's so diverse you'll be amazed at a lot of things that they do. It has it's core areas of MSK, Respiratory and Neuro but under all them you can get diverse areas such as burns and plastics, paediatrics, intensive care, cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab and so many more areas. If you really are interested in physio, please research it as much as you can so you know what you're getting into!
Original post by ChrisWilliams
Like others have said, there is no top uni for physio as every university offers you a degree, with 1000 hours of clinical experience, that allows you to register as a physiotherapy with the Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC). Also, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) set guidelines for what each course must have in their curriculum for it to be accredited, and you can only have the title of Chartered Physiotherapist when registering with the CSP.
In terms of which university is best to go to it is all down to your personal preference. Some courses are much more academically based (more time in lectures), others are much more practical based (more time on placement, in practical classes, getting hands on) and then you get the ones in between. So you choose on what your preferred learning style, not on reputation.
Finally, no it's not weird that Loughborough don't offer physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is much more than a sports based profession and it would be extremely wise advise to anyone within this thread to avoid going into interviews with this mindset/attitude. Research physio, and it's so diverse you'll be amazed at a lot of things that they do. It has it's core areas of MSK, Respiratory and Neuro but under all them you can get diverse areas such as burns and plastics, paediatrics, intensive care, cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab and so many more areas. If you really are interested in physio, please research it as much as you can so you know what you're getting into!
In terms of which university is best to go to it is all down to your personal preference. Some courses are much more academically based (more time in lectures), others are much more practical based (more time on placement, in practical classes, getting hands on) and then you get the ones in between. So you choose on what your preferred learning style, not on reputation.
Finally, no it's not weird that Loughborough don't offer physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is much more than a sports based profession and it would be extremely wise advise to anyone within this thread to avoid going into interviews with this mindset/attitude. Research physio, and it's so diverse you'll be amazed at a lot of things that they do. It has it's core areas of MSK, Respiratory and Neuro but under all them you can get diverse areas such as burns and plastics, paediatrics, intensive care, cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab and so many more areas. If you really are interested in physio, please research it as much as you can so you know what you're getting into!
ok thankyou
Original post by $hadow
I'm curious to what work experience everyone has? Shadowing and Voluntary, and how long?
I have had 2 days in private practice shadowing but I did manage to get hands on because I know the physio relatively well. I have three days of NHS hospital work experience and I worked in a care home for a week
Hi guys, im also applying for physio this year, applying at UEA, Manchester Met, Northumbria, York + Teeside, my application got sent off a few days ago and just be given an interview at UEA for the 12 December, anyone got any ideas of the questions they might ask, according to the email they sent it goes on for four hours so already becoming quite nervous 
Hello guys,
As a Physiotherapist myself, I'll try to chime in and give a few tips.
1. Go to the chartered society of physiotherapy (CSP) website and have a browse around, I'm sure you're all aware with what a Physiotherapist does but it's a great place to start. http://www.csp.org.uk/your-health/what-physiotherapy
2. Be aware of the different areas of physiotherapy. The main three categories are Musculoskeletal, Respiratory and Neurological rehab. You may do this in different contexts such as community, inpatient, outpatient.
3. Most applicants have work experience within the NHS, but sometimes people try to focus in on sporty rehab like working for rugby and football teams.
This is a big mistake, Physiotherapy is an NHS subsidised course, they are looking for people to do 1000+ hours of placement within a hospital/community environment. Very little of what you will do at university will be in clubs. You will predominately be working with people with pre-existing conditions, disabling injuries, or elective surgery.
Strengthening and conditioning,performance and high level stuff makes up a ridiculously small part of what you will be studying.
4. Be aware that Physiotherapy is not just about rehab and improving function but thinking of a patient holistically. Consider other areas that a physiotherapist can improve a patient's quality of life. Thinking about what the patient likes to do socially, their hobbies, activities and lifestyle.
If I was interviewing an applicant I'd be amazed if they knew about the international classification of functioning (ICF)
There's also the personal attributes and characteristics that they are looking for which has previously been posted.
I'd say the main things they are looking for is somebody who is easy to get on with, willing to accept feedback, a good communicator and team player, and somebody who can take initiative. If you can think of any examples of this that would help!
Any questions, feel free to email or post here and I'll try to get back.
As a Physiotherapist myself, I'll try to chime in and give a few tips.
1. Go to the chartered society of physiotherapy (CSP) website and have a browse around, I'm sure you're all aware with what a Physiotherapist does but it's a great place to start. http://www.csp.org.uk/your-health/what-physiotherapy
2. Be aware of the different areas of physiotherapy. The main three categories are Musculoskeletal, Respiratory and Neurological rehab. You may do this in different contexts such as community, inpatient, outpatient.
3. Most applicants have work experience within the NHS, but sometimes people try to focus in on sporty rehab like working for rugby and football teams.
This is a big mistake, Physiotherapy is an NHS subsidised course, they are looking for people to do 1000+ hours of placement within a hospital/community environment. Very little of what you will do at university will be in clubs. You will predominately be working with people with pre-existing conditions, disabling injuries, or elective surgery.
Strengthening and conditioning,performance and high level stuff makes up a ridiculously small part of what you will be studying.
4. Be aware that Physiotherapy is not just about rehab and improving function but thinking of a patient holistically. Consider other areas that a physiotherapist can improve a patient's quality of life. Thinking about what the patient likes to do socially, their hobbies, activities and lifestyle.
If I was interviewing an applicant I'd be amazed if they knew about the international classification of functioning (ICF)
There's also the personal attributes and characteristics that they are looking for which has previously been posted.
I'd say the main things they are looking for is somebody who is easy to get on with, willing to accept feedback, a good communicator and team player, and somebody who can take initiative. If you can think of any examples of this that would help!
Any questions, feel free to email or post here and I'll try to get back.
Original post by doylethefirst1
Hello guys,
As a Physiotherapist myself, I'll try to chime in and give a few tips.
1. Go to the chartered society of physiotherapy (CSP) website and have a browse around, I'm sure you're all aware with what a Physiotherapist does but it's a great place to start. http://www.csp.org.uk/your-health/what-physiotherapy
2. Be aware of the different areas of physiotherapy. The main three categories are Musculoskeletal, Respiratory and Neurological rehab. You may do this in different contexts such as community, inpatient, outpatient.
3. Most applicants have work experience within the NHS, but sometimes people try to focus in on sporty rehab like working for rugby and football teams.
This is a big mistake, Physiotherapy is an NHS subsidised course, they are looking for people to do 1000+ hours of placement within a hospital/community environment. Very little of what you will do at university will be in clubs. You will predominately be working with people with pre-existing conditions, disabling injuries, or elective surgery.
Strengthening and conditioning,performance and high level stuff makes up a ridiculously small part of what you will be studying.
4. Be aware that Physiotherapy is not just about rehab and improving function but thinking of a patient holistically. Consider other areas that a physiotherapist can improve a patient's quality of life. Thinking about what the patient likes to do socially, their hobbies, activities and lifestyle.
If I was interviewing an applicant I'd be amazed if they knew about the international classification of functioning (ICF)
There's also the personal attributes and characteristics that they are looking for which has previously been posted.
I'd say the main things they are looking for is somebody who is easy to get on with, willing to accept feedback, a good communicator and team player, and somebody who can take initiative. If you can think of any examples of this that would help!
Any questions, feel free to email or post here and I'll try to get back.
As a Physiotherapist myself, I'll try to chime in and give a few tips.
1. Go to the chartered society of physiotherapy (CSP) website and have a browse around, I'm sure you're all aware with what a Physiotherapist does but it's a great place to start. http://www.csp.org.uk/your-health/what-physiotherapy
2. Be aware of the different areas of physiotherapy. The main three categories are Musculoskeletal, Respiratory and Neurological rehab. You may do this in different contexts such as community, inpatient, outpatient.
3. Most applicants have work experience within the NHS, but sometimes people try to focus in on sporty rehab like working for rugby and football teams.
This is a big mistake, Physiotherapy is an NHS subsidised course, they are looking for people to do 1000+ hours of placement within a hospital/community environment. Very little of what you will do at university will be in clubs. You will predominately be working with people with pre-existing conditions, disabling injuries, or elective surgery.
Strengthening and conditioning,performance and high level stuff makes up a ridiculously small part of what you will be studying.
4. Be aware that Physiotherapy is not just about rehab and improving function but thinking of a patient holistically. Consider other areas that a physiotherapist can improve a patient's quality of life. Thinking about what the patient likes to do socially, their hobbies, activities and lifestyle.
If I was interviewing an applicant I'd be amazed if they knew about the international classification of functioning (ICF)
There's also the personal attributes and characteristics that they are looking for which has previously been posted.
I'd say the main things they are looking for is somebody who is easy to get on with, willing to accept feedback, a good communicator and team player, and somebody who can take initiative. If you can think of any examples of this that would help!
Any questions, feel free to email or post here and I'll try to get back.
Thanks for the information, this will be interesting reading for later tonight.
Original post by shaniieexo
I have had 2 days in private practice shadowing but I did manage to get hands on because I know the physio relatively well. I have three days of NHS hospital work experience and I worked in a care home for a week
Not bad
You have enough to talk about 
Original post by saajan93
Hi all
I have applied to Birmingham, Southampton, St Georges, UEA and Keele.
I am just wondering if any of you know about group interviews and which unis conduct them. If so, what do they involve?
Thanks!
I have applied to Birmingham, Southampton, St Georges, UEA and Keele.
I am just wondering if any of you know about group interviews and which unis conduct them. If so, what do they involve?
Thanks!
I have had a group interview last year, Essex did one. I didn't have enough work experience last year though.
Group interviews are mostly about testing you in a group; how you react to criticism, differs in opinion and how you project your statements, how socially `caring` you are in regards to other peoples suggestions and thoughts, it also can test your team work and your ability to listen and provide constructive feedback. They will also be looking for sociability, however they don't normally want you to be too dominate; so you allow people to suggest and convey they're own views without jumping to conclusions or interrupting.
The group assessment itself is normally a scenario related to health, long as you think logically, diplomatically and you think what you say before you say it you will be fine.
(edited 11 years ago)
Is anyone going to the physiotherapy open day at Cardiff university tomorrow??
Original post by shaniieexo
Nope only from hertfordshire! but had an e-mail from UEA today saying that my application is being processed and that I am being held in a gathered field! I hate waiting :L
I had the same, what does a gathering field actually mean?
I have a question but not sure where to ask it thought id ask it here. Basically do physio students or physio's have to massage? Im interested in it but wouldnt like to massage people. I wouldnt mind touching to access but im not really the touchy feely type. :/
You won't be doing a lot of massage, depending on the degree you choose, your university may teach you some basic massage, however it's not really something you will be doing a lot unless you go into private practice.
However, throughout a degree you will be using palpation ALOT, especially within the objective assessments. This will be something you might not like, but its very essential in gaining clinical reasoning skills for diagnosis.
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However, throughout a degree you will be using palpation ALOT, especially within the objective assessments. This will be something you might not like, but its very essential in gaining clinical reasoning skills for diagnosis.
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This year ive applied to Birmingham, Cardiff, Liverpool, UEA and Sheffield Hallam. Had an interview offered from UEA and a rejection from Liverpool I applied to study physiotherapy last year aswell but got rejected from my top 3 so didnt go.
Got A*AB for my A levels so im hopefull for this year!
In terms of work experiece ive had 3 weeks in NHS hospitals, week in a private clinic, day with a sports therapist, time in a special needs school, a limb replacement clinic and a day at a hydrotherapy pool. Liverpool rejected me because i didnt show enough work expereince related work despite the fact all of this was in my personal statement in some form! Its hard because most places have said to write about what you learnt more than what you actually did!
Had a group interview at Bournemouth last year and it was actually quite fun! you have to build a puzzle in silence to demonstrate communication and teamwork!
I applied to study physiotherapy last year aswell but got rejected from my top 3 so didnt go. Got A*AB for my A levels so im hopefull for this year!
In terms of work experiece ive had 3 weeks in NHS hospitals, week in a private clinic, day with a sports therapist, time in a special needs school, a limb replacement clinic and a day at a hydrotherapy pool. Liverpool rejected me because i didnt show enough work expereince related work despite the fact all of this was in my personal statement in some form! Its hard because most places have said to write about what you learnt more than what you actually did!
Had a group interview at Bournemouth last year and it was actually quite fun! you have to build a puzzle in silence to demonstrate communication and teamwork!
Original post by civilstudent
I have a question but not sure where to ask it thought id ask it here. Basically do physio students or physio's have to massage? Im interested in it but wouldnt like to massage people. I wouldnt mind touching to access but im not really the touchy feely type. :/
As someone's already pointed out, the amount of massage that you give as a treatment will depend on the field of physiotherapy you're in and what type of setting you're in. You said you're not the touchy feely type, but i'll be honest: if you don't feel comfortable with the idea of touching and handling people, i.e. patients, then physiotherapy may not be for you! There is a lot of this involved in both training and clinical practice. What aspects of physio are you interested in?
I am very upset
Had a reply from Brighton today saying I was unsuccessful and the reason is because the qualification I am studying for is not enough to meet the entry requirements (ACCESS COURSE)
My upset is mainly due to the fact I have one email from the university confirming that my maths and english are enough and a further email stating the access course i am doing is enough as long as I pass - completely fine so why on earth have they rejected me on this basis?
I have sent them a positive but challenging email with dates and times of our conversations and the emails they sent me. I just do not know what else to do I am so upset
Had a reply from Brighton today saying I was unsuccessful and the reason is because the qualification I am studying for is not enough to meet the entry requirements (ACCESS COURSE)
My upset is mainly due to the fact I have one email from the university confirming that my maths and english are enough and a further email stating the access course i am doing is enough as long as I pass - completely fine so why on earth have they rejected me on this basis?
I have sent them a positive but challenging email with dates and times of our conversations and the emails they sent me. I just do not know what else to do I am so upset
Original post by SDavis123
If you wanted to specialise as a sports physio what would you have to do?
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Do a physio degree, graduate, try and do your hospital rotations in all the different areas, specialise in MSK for a year or 2 and then apply to professional sporting teams (I'm assuming this is what you want to do) for a job as well as doing a hell of a lot of volunteering work for local amateur sports clubs.
Original post by ChrisWilliams
Do a physio degree, graduate, try and do your hospital rotations in all the different areas, specialise in MSK for a year or 2 and then apply to professional sporting teams (I'm assuming this is what you want to do) for a job as well as doing a hell of a lot of volunteering work for local amateur sports clubs.
Sorry what's an msk?
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