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Marathon effort from physiotherapy students

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A group of 24 third year physiotherapy students from the University of Hertfordshire was on hand at this year’s London Marathon providing post-event massages to its runners. 

Joined by several University staff, the students eased the muscles of over 90 runners who were raising funds for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society. The students held a cake sale earlier in the month to raise the funds to purchase the massage oils and other equipment used on the day.

Dani Aston, one of the physiotherapy students involved said:

“I thoroughly enjoyed volunteering at the London Marathon as it was an excellent opportunity to practice taught physiotherapy techniques as well as engage with lots of inspiring people. This experience has definitely helped with my learning and development towards being a qualified physiotherapist in the near future."

This contemporary approach to physiotherapy practice provides our students with real life experiences and the problem solving abilities to become a competent professional physiotherapist.

Sue Roscoe, Senior Lecturer, Practice Team – Physiotherapy at the University of Hertfordshire said:

“Our physiotherapy students have been supporting the MS society - by providing this service to Marathon runners - for several years and continue to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and experience it affords.”

For more information about the course, visit http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/physiotherapy.

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For more information, please contact Kelsey Arif, University of Hertfordshire Press Office on 01707 285163, Email: k.arif3@herts.ac.uk  

Notes to Editor

About the University of Hertfordshire

  • The University is the UK’s leading business-facing university and an exemplar in the sector.  It is innovative and enterprising and challenges individuals and organisations to excel. 

  • The University of Hertfordshire is one of the region’s largest employers with 2,700 staff and a turnover of over £238 million.

  • With a student community of 25,300 including 2,800 overseas students from 100 different countries, the University has a global network of over 195,000 alumni.

  • It is also one of the top 100 universities in the world under 50 years old, according to the new Times Higher Education 100 under 50 rankings 2014.

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