Luke Smithard
            
            @LukeJSmithard
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              MSK Physiotherapist working in NHS, private sector and elite sport | Specialist interest in lower limb rehab | All views are my own | ✌️
              
              Portsmouth, England
            
            
              
              Joined November 2011
            
            
           Great summary of post op rehab for shoulder stabilisation for traumatic shoulder instability 
          
                
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             Living with #axSpA means simple tasks can be tough: Getting dressed Drinking from a water bottle Going upstairs These daily victories show incredible resilience. This #WorldASDay2025, let’s raise awareness.  https://t.co/f6rA5EaeZE 
            #LaceUpForAxSpA #EverydayChallenges
          
          
                
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             'Culture eats data for lunch' As an MDT we desperately need to find our way back to a culture of rehab in acute hospitals!!!! @UHS_Therapy #BGSConf #rehab
          
          
                
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             📢 Calling kids (8-18) and their parents/caregivers with experience in physio for joint and muscle aches! Help shape our pediatric health study and be compensated for your time. 💬 Your voice matters! #PatientInvolvement #MSKHealth
            @believemovegrow @angiejphysio @katylowephysio
          
          
                
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             Finals from yesterdays Primary Roundnet festival. Within 2hours, 78x 7/8yr olds had learnt to play roundnet using lemur rules; (throw, catch and spike), and held countless rallies in the finals! #roundnet #tournament #gameon #primarype #primary #primaryteacher #premierspike
          
          
                
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             Another QI day with @NHSElect and @SolentNHSTrust helping us implement change for the better, aiming to reduce admin burden. Definitely making us realise it's not as easy as we thought 😅 #SmallStepsAreBest
            @jenni_guest1 @AnitaDehavilla1
          
          
                
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             All of the hard work paying off 🔥💪 proud of you @PippaDraper
          
           Very proud to be heading to the @GeriSoc Autumn Conference to present our Joint @UHS_Therapy and @SFC_Foundation posters alongside fantastic colleagues like @hayleypaynephy1 this year! #physio #olderpeople #rehab #rehablegends
            
          
                
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             Such great info on Falls and Parkinson's from Dr Rob Skelly - so nice to hear exercise being highlighted as a key component for prevention! @GeriSoc
          
          
                
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             Patellofemoral hypermobility can influence function and give patients a subjective sense of the knee giving way (in the absence of TFJ pathology). Recognising the factors that influence it and being able to assess it can help educate patients and potentially improve outcomes. 
          
                
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             Exercise number 2 from Alex - a favourite of mine - Sit to Stands! A great functional movement that targets multiple muscle groups! Accessible for any age and easily progressed! @UHS_Therapy @falls_network #falls #AHP
          
          
                
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             This week marks Falls Prevention Awareness Week! Something that is extremely relevant to the older population. Within our team we are hoping to highlight some key exercises and advice for patients, relatives and staff so stay tuned! @UHS_Therapy #OT #Physio #falls #rehablegends
          
          
                
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             Kicking of the week is Saints Exercise Practitioner Jake teaching heel raises with progressions! @UHS_Therapy @SFC_Foundation #rehablegend #falls
          
          
                
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             A great read to help recognise signs and symptoms of those with Ax SpA.  https://t.co/0ogFQ1dgJt 
          
          
                
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             Belated tweet celebrating #worldphysiotherapyday which was focusing on Inflammatory Arthritis. So good to see this getting more recognition, so we can help people get the correct diagnosis earlier and appropriate management earlier. Physios, you are awesome 🤙🎉✌️ 
          
                
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             So good to see other professions being recognised for their hard work and the skills they bring to the team! #oneNHS
          
           Please see these two adverts for B5 MSK roles. Both offer supportive teams to guide your development. Applicants welcomed across the MSK professions including Physios, Sports Rehab and Sports Therapists:  https://t.co/CMN71jZUs2 
               https://t.co/uoCeiAwco8 
              @SHFT_AHP
            
          
                
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             Please see these two adverts for B5 MSK roles. Both offer supportive teams to guide your development. Applicants welcomed across the MSK professions including Physios, Sports Rehab and Sports Therapists:  https://t.co/CMN71jZUs2 
             https://t.co/uoCeiAwco8 
            @SHFT_AHP
          
          
                
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             Nice end to the weekend shift, putting these to good use - allowing 2 patients to cycle away against each other on the ward. Adding resistance training wherever possible for older people is vital for reconditioning! 💪 @UHS_Therapy
          
          
                
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             I build my strength programs around 8 movement patterns: • Squat • Hinge • Bridge • Lunge • Horizontal push • Horizontal pull • Vertical push • Vertical pull I’ve written a manual, which explains how I do it. Like & share this & send me your email & I’ll send you it. 
          
                
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             🔥 9 great accessory exercises to light up your upper back 1. Banded prone external rotation 2. Band face pull-y press combo 3. Bottoms-up KB press w/ mini band 4. Classic face pull 5. Prone handcuff y raise 6. Prone batwing y raise 7. Prone batwing t raise 8. Band y pull 9. 
          
                
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