MSK & Arthritis News

RA Awareness Week September 11-17 2023

RA DrainThe theme of RA Awareness week 2023 is #RADrain – showing how day-to-day activities can drain your battery, and leave you unable to continue with more events during the day, for example going out in the evening to socialise.

Things like getting a stressful email at work can drain a person with RA’s battery a huge amount compared to someone who is not living with this illness. Finding there is no parking near your office is probably an inconvenience for most people, however if you have RA and have had a busy morning, that extra walk can take a huge chunk out of your daily battery.…

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NRAS Community tips and stories

NRAS gardeningHave you seen the NRAS Blog? The posts include hints and tips on how to manage RA and personal stories from the RA community; there is a wide variety to take a look at.

The most recent blog post is on gardening – it is a great hobby that allows you to connect with nature, create beautiful landscapes, keeps you physically active. However, for those living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), inflammation and joint pain can make gardening a challenging task. Fortunately, with the right approach and some helpful tips, it is possible to enjoy gardening while managing your symptoms effectively.…

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Convention Osteopathy 2023: 30 years of recognition

iO Convention logoJoin this year’s face-to-face Convention, held on 20-21 October at the Radisson RED™ London Heathrow Hotel. This once-in-a-generation event unites osteopathic professionals from around the world.  With internationally renowned headline speakers, it will bring together clinicians, educators, researchers, and influencers from the breadth of the osteopathic profession. Along with access to high-quality CPD, the event offers delegates the opportunity to connect and build networks, encouraging collaboration across the osteopathic world. 

This event is brought to you by the Institute of Osteopathy, the National Council for Osteopathic Research, Osteopathy Europe, the General Osteopathic Council, the Osteopathic International Alliance, and the University College of Osteopathy.…

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Key Topics in Primary Care Rheumatology and MSK Medicine

PCRMM CONFERENCE 2023
Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November 2023
Hybrid format – live in York and online

The PCRMM Society is delighted to announce this year’s PCRMM conference which will take place on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November 2023.

As ever, there has been hard work behind the scenes to prepare a valuable, engaging event.

You can see the full timetable here.

This includes some really interesting and compelling talks and presentations, all of which will include Q&A sessions.…

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getUBetter shortlisted for HSJ Partnership of the Year award

HSJ bannerAfter deliberations on a record-breaking 1456 entries and 223 projects, teams and organisations have been shortlisted for the HSJ Awards 2023. One of the finalists is getUBetter, ARMA’s associate member organisation.

getUBetter’s work with South West London Integrated Care System and South West London NHS to deliver digital self-management support to their population has been shortlisted for the Partnership of the Year award at the HSJ Awards 2023, recognising their commitment to collaborative co-design with patient at the centre.

NOA webinar: Learning from Implant Analysis at Revision Surgery

NOA webinarJoin the NOA on 6 September (1pm-2.15pm) for an insightful webinar on “Learning from Implant Analysis at Revision Surgery”.

The session will explore the benefits offered by implant analysis, shedding light on the role it plays in advancing orthopaedic care.
Special guests:

    • Jason Wilson, a Medical Implant Specialist, and colleagues from the NHS-IAS
    • Professor John Skinner, who has been actively involved in Implant Analysis and Research at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital for many years.

For further details and to register click here.

RA-UK Regional Anaesthesia Research PSP

Regional Anaesthesia Research flyer The RA-UK Regional Anaesthesia Research Priority Setting Partnership is a project aiming to establish the 10 most important research questions in regional anaesthesia. It’s vital that these questions matter to patients and healthcare professionals.

If you completed the initial survey, RA-UK is grateful for your support. Over 500 research ideas were collected from a wide range of people. The team then generated indicative questions based on themes of the suggested questions and subsequently performed a literature search to establish which of these questions were already answered.…

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NRAS LIVE RA, Foot Health and Orthotics

Join NRAS live on Wednesday 26th July 2023 at 7pm for a talk about feet, foot health and orthotics.

NRAS is delighted to be joined by Dr Lindsey Cherry, Associate Professor in Podiatry and Senior Clinical Academic at the University of Southampton and Solent NHS Trust, together with Nicola Hood, Senior Orthotist at Halo Medical.

Expect to learn all about foot health, the industry, what an orthotist does, how they can help people with RA and much more.

You can join this event via the NRAS Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.…

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New SMILE-RA Exercise module launched

NRAS is very excited to announce that their long-awaited SMILE-RA module on the Importance of Physical Activity and Exercise has launched.  Learn about the science, the benefits and some of the myths about exercising with rheumatoid arthritis. If you have any difficulty getting motivated and need help to get started, this module is perfect for you.

Hear from internationally renowned experts in this field George Metsios, Professor of Exercise Physiology at Universities of Thessaly (Greece), and Will Gregory, Consultant Physiotherapist at Salford Royal – as well as those living with RA.…

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