BASRaT has asked its registrants to engage with Rehabilitation Awareness Week (15th – 21st September 2025) with the aim of showcasing how they have enriched peoples’ lives. Rehabilitation can be life changing and everyone should have a right to rehab, regardless of their postcode.
It was truly awe inspiring to hear the real-life stories that formed BASRat’s patient stories leaflet. Read the Sport Rehabilitation Testimonials here.
MSK & Arthritis News
MSK Innovation Accelerator open for applications
Applications are open for researchers and entrepreneurs working on innovations relevant to musculoskeletal health, to participate in the next MSK Innovation Accelerator programme.
The programme, which is the only one of its type dedicated to MSK health technologies, is hosted by MedTech SuperConnector and funded by Orthopaedic Research UK. It is designed to accelerate the development of musculoskeletal innovation and thereby create and scale early-stage MSK ventures across the UK. It involves a 6-month intensive learning journey, providing participants with entrepreneurship training, masterclasses, and access to expertise.…
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The new NRAS RA Symptom Checker
NRAS is proud to announce they have launched a new online tool aimed at helping individuals identify early signs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune condition that affects around 400,000 people in the UK. If left untreated, it can cause long-term joint damage and affect other organs such as the lungs, heart, and eyes. Early diagnosis is crucial to managing the disease and preventing irreversible harm.
To support this, NRAS has introduced the “Is it RA?” Symptom Checker, a user-friendly online resource developed with input from leading rheumatology experts.…
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Versus Arthritis Response to the Men’s Health Strategy
In April, the government announced plans for England’s first Men’s Health Strategy, aimed at addressing the life expectancy gap and health conditions that disproportionately affect men.
To help shape the strategy, the government launched a call for evidence – and Versus Arthritis used this opportunity to highlight the estimated 8.7 million men in England living with arthritis and MSK conditions whose needs must be recognised.
Versus Arthritis highlighted gout throughout their response, as gout is more common in men, with 66,000 people newly diagnosed with gout each year.…
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Scottish Survey of autoimmune inflammatory conditions
NRAS is leading on an important collaborative survey of people with autoimmune inflammatory conditions across Scotland about their experience of care in the NHS. We want to hear from any patients with a diagnosis of any of the following conditions:
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Axial Spondyloarthritis
• Psoriatic Arthritis or Psoriasis
• Lupus
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The survey is live from 1st September 2025 until 10th October 2025.
Below is a link to our website and a copy of our flyer.…
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Living with RA in Wales?
A chance to meet the team who support you!
NRAS is pleased to invite people in Mid-Wales to an in-person event in Aberystwyth on the 22nd of October 2025.
Members of the NRAS team, including Director of Innovation and Services Donagh Stenson, will be joined by Professor Karim Raza, Consultant Rheumatologist, Bronglais Hospital, Hywel Dda University Health Board, and Sarah O’Donovan, a rheumatology nurse specialist who works with Professor Raza. The event will consist of talks by Donagh and Karim about how NRAS can support people to self-manage their condition and about developments in rheumatology care.…
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The BOA’s AI Conference 2025
Following the success of the conference over the last three years, the BOA is delighted to announce that the 2025 AI in Orthopaedics and MSK event will take place on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 10 Union Street, London.
- Visionary Keynotes – from leading surgeons, researchers, and technologists showcasing AI breakthroughs poised to redefine orthopaedic care and patient outcomes.
- Hands-on workshops – that place cutting-edge diagnostic, surgical planning, and rehabilitation AI tools directly in your hands.
- Strategic networking with clinicians, AI developers, investors, and healthcare leaders to foster collaborations that accelerate innovation and improve orthopaedic care.
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A brand-new Chiro Live 2025 experience
Join Joe Wicks and holistic health experts at Chiro Live 2025
This November, the Chiro Live 2025 conference is opening its doors to the public for the very first time for a brand-new experience tailored for those curious about living better, moving more, and taking a whole-person approach to health.
Introducing ‘Thrive: A Holistic Health & Lifestyle Morning’, Saturday 15 November at 9:00.
Whether you’re a fan of Joe Wicks, love discovering new wellness strategies, or simply want a rejuvenating experience in stunning surroundings, this is your chance to do something for you.…
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Inaugural Cornwall Arthritis Trust podcast
The Cornwall Arthritis Trust is delighted to launch their first ever Freedom to Move podcast.
Sally Crabtree presents the first podcast featuring Professor Tony Woolf talking about how the charity began, the importance work of the charity and some wonderful tip tips on how to live your best life whilst living with a long term health condition such as Arthritis or other MSK conditions.
We hear from Tracy Noon, a wonderful inspiring story about Tracy’s personal journey living with Arthritis and how walking has changed her life, plus an exciting challenge ahead.…
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SOMM on the Physio Network podcast
SOMM is excited to announce that two of their Teaching Fellows, Darren Collin and Johnny Smith have recorded an episode for the Physio Network podcast, in which they discussed the role of manual therapy in physiotherapy, along with the key differences between NHS and private practice.
This insightful conversation (coming soon to your podcast feeds) sets the stage for SOMM’s upcoming Spinal Manual Therapy Masterclass, taking place on 11th October 2025 in Liverpool — a new offering designed to sharpen hands-on skills and deepen clinical reasoning in spinal care.…
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