MSK & Arthritis News

How to spot hypermobility-related conditions in Primary care

Ehlers-Danlos Support UK is inviting GPs and GP trainees within the UK to enhance their understanding of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders in a Primary care setting.

This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts and expand knowledge. Don’t miss out on this chance to enhance your skills and stay current in the ever-evolving world of your general practice.

Tuesday 26th November 2024, 11:30am-5pm
The Reform Club, Pall Mall, London
Free.

Click here for booking, lecture details and full agenda.

Free Physio First skills thoracic spine evening

The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) is hosting a Physio First Skills Exchange evening on the thoracic spine at the SOMM HQ in Liverpool.

Through case scenarios and practical demonstrations, experienced and more recently qualified physiotherapists, as well as final year students, will be encouraged to contribute their thoughts and ideas, and given the opportunity to refresh techniques, discover new ones and share top tips in a safe, collaborative space.  

The session is completely free and all physios, whatever level and wherever they work, are welcome to join in.…

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Launch of Key Report into Health Benefits of MSK Hubs

Transforming gyms into community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Hubs offers hope to millions in pain.

Arthritis Action are pleased to announce the publication of the report “Transforming Gyms into Community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Hubs” in partnership with ukactive, Good Boost, Orthopaedic Research UK and ESCAPE-pain.

The report highlights the findings from a two-year pilot project established to investigate the feasibility of using gyms and leisure centres to support people to manage their MSK conditions with exercise in a community-based setting. Researchers found that 44% of participants reported a noticeable improvement in the pain management of their condition, after attending the sessions for 12 weeks.…

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Exciting opportunity for MSK innovators

Applications are now open for this year’s MSK Innovation Accelerator programme, hosted by MedTech SuperConnector. The programme, which is supported by ORUK, was successfully piloted last year. 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. The accelerator learning content is part-time.

The MSK Innovation Accelerator programme is open to MSK related Innovations at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3 or above from research fellows, postdocs & late-stage PhD candidates, or innovators from Academic Research Centres, small to medium size enterprises with research laboratories, or clinical institutes with a medical technology in development in the lab or digital environment.…

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New report on innovation in MSK health

The NIHR Innovation Observatory has undertaken a global horizon scan, supported by ORUK, to identify emerging MSK medical and digital health and care technologies with the potential to reduce the occurrence of MSK conditions, improve health outcomes and provide efficiencies within delivery of health and care services for people with poor MSK conditions.

It is anticipated that the research findings will be used to highlight early-stage technological innovations to prevent and manage MSK conditions and identify areas of unmet need. The report includes a breakdown of 109 innovative technologies (either regulated medical devices or digital interventions.…

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Lupus Awareness Month 2024

posterOctober is Lupus Awareness Month in the UK, which plays a crucial role in increasing awareness and understanding of this chronic condition. The LUPUS UK campaign this year is #ThisIsLupus, which aims to raise awareness of lupus as a ‘dynamic disability,’ where an individual’s symptoms can vary in severity and impact over time. We also aim to highlight the unique experiences of those with lupus, as no two people share the same story.

During the month of October, LUPUS UK will be featuring lots of members of their community on social media platforms using the hashtags #ThisIsLupus and #LupusAwarenessMonth to raise awareness.…

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Sport Rehabilitator at the Paris Olympics

Samantha Parsons, BASRaT registered Sport Rehabilitator and Director of Arch Health and Fitness in Kew played a key role in supporting GB tennis in Paris.

Sam has shared her rehab story with BASRat, including the preparation, day-to-day tasks, heat management, food and those infamous cardboard beds!

Samantha is pictured here with GB tennis stars Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury, who have nine Grand Slam doubles titles between them.

Read the full story here.

Over to you Prime Minister

ARMA CEOby Sue Brown, CEO ARMA

After two days in Belfast launching the ARMA MSK Health Inequalities report in Northern Ireland, I found myself on the plane back to England drafting the ARMA response to the Darzi report. I don’t think there are any new revelations in the report. Yet I do think it is important, and something everyone concerned about MSK health should take seriously. I recognise the truth in what it says.

Lord Darzi was asked to carry out an independent investigation into the NHS in England with a very short timescale.…

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New NHS Resource for adults with chronic primary pain

Decision-making documentNHS England has published a new decision support tool – Making decisions to help you live well with chronic primary pain.

The resource is intended as a decision aid for people aged 16 years and over with chronic primary pain to help you think about what options you might like to consider to help you live well with pain.

You can find the decision support tool here.

EULAR launches the Edgar Stene Prize Competition 2025

Edgar Stene prize 2025EULAR PARE has announced the launch of the EULAR Edgar Stene Prize essay competition 2025 on the topic: “Growing up with an RMD – learning, transitioning from paediatrics and the impacts on childhood and the family”.

The competition is open to people aged 18 and over living with rheumatic and MSK diseases (RMDs) who were diagnosed with an RMD during childhood to participate and write about their personal experiences on the competition topic.

In addition, for 2025, parents of children living with RMDs are also invited to participate.…

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