This month sees the latest tour of a musculoskeletal themed educational show, co-funded by Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK), that introduces young people to biomechanics and the importance of bone, joint and muscle health. The Research and Test Lab (RATLab) tour uses a combination of science, hi-tech projections and puppetry devised by theatre company Green Ginger. During a visit to RATLab, children interact with a team of engaging characters – mostly rats, dogs and pigs – who use engineering to solve everyday problems.…
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Author: Garreth
ORUK Announces New Research Fellowships
Applications are open for ORUK research fellowships in partnership with the BOA, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, British Scoliosis Society (BSS) and The British Association of Spine Surgeons (BASS).
Two BOA/ORUK fellowships of up to £65k are available for a project in any area of orthopaedics including basic science, diagnosis, treatment, surgical technology, AI, logistics or audit. The research can be self-contained or part of a wider research programme and should be integral to the applicant pursuing a higher degree.…
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Versus Arthritis MSK Bitesize webinar
The training in this MSK Bitesize webinar focuses on the ten topics that predominantly feature within primary care settings.
The topics focused on are:
- Osteoarthritis,
- Inflammatory arthritis,
- Fibromyalgia,
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica,
- Myeloma,
- Gout,
- Hypermobility,
- Paediatric MSK,
- Lupus,
- and Physical Activity.
This session is aimed at GPs and other primary care professionals involved in diagnosing and supporting patients with MSK conditions.
- Thursday 23rd May 6-9pm
- Microsoft Teams
- £35
Find more information from the Versus Arthritis webpage of Training courses for healthcare professionals.
AI powered pain expert – Teesside University
Talk to an artificial intelligence-powered expert about your pain.
A free interactive resource developed using cutting-edge technology to help millions living with persistent pain has been launched by Teesside University.
Academics from Teesside University’s Centre for Rehabilitation worked alongside artificial intelligence (AI) specialist StoryFile to develop a fully interactive digital version of internationally renowned pain management expert Pete Moore.
Described by StoryFile as a ‘conversational video’, AI Pete can interact with viewers, answer questions about persistent pain and how it can be managed, and share his first-hand experiences of living with it.…
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Psoriasis: What you need to know Conference 2024
Psoriasis: What you need to know Annual Conference and Educational Event 2024 is taking place on Saturday 22nd June in Manchester.
The conference serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and discussion of the latest advancements in psoriasis research, treatment, and management.
Listen to insightful talks from researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals affected by psoriasis. The AGM is an opportunity for members to come together, review the association’s activities, hold discussions and make decisions regarding the future direction of the organisation.…
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Recent publications on health inequalities
There have been a number of publications and toolkits on health inequalities published in recent weeks. These are not MSK-specific but will include useful information, data and resources for those working in MSK.
Illustrating the relationship between poverty and NHS services is a long read from the Kings Fund.
Health inequalities in 2040
Current and projected patterns of illness by deprivation in England.
The Health Foundation lists chronic pain as one of the 4 conditions projected to increase at a faster rate in more deprived areas.…
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Act together. Act Now.
by Sue Brown, CEO ARMA
It is hard to overstate what a privilege it was to join so many of those who contributed to the Act Now report in Westminster last week. The report exemplifies the ARMA approach of doing things together which none of us could do alone. The energy in the room and the commitment to making a difference was amazing. I feel that MSK is demonstrating what NHS England’s Core20+5 approach looks like in practice.
Our recent FOI requests to ICBs have elicited some responses along the lines of MSK isn’t one of the Core20+5 conditions so we aren’t prioritising it.…
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NOA Physician Associates webinar – part 2
NOA Webinar: Physician Associates in Orthopaedic Services – Part 2
Date: 1 May 2024 at 1pm
Venue: Virtual Event (Zoom)
Join the NOA for Part 2 of their webinar, ‘Physician Associates (PAs) in Orthopaedic Services’.
Building on the success of the inaugural session, Part 2 will delve deeper into the future changes impacting the training, curriculum, and regulation of PAs in orthopaedics.
Speakers:
- Jamie Saunders and Chandra Louis, President and Vice President respectively of the Faculty of Physician Associates (FPA) at the Royal College of Physicians.
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FSEM Diploma in Team care
Are you looking for a qualification that demonstrates your knowledge and clinical application knowledge in athlete and team care?
Sport and Exercise Medicine, including the skills and research coming from Team Care or Sport Medicine has a large-scale application for public health and the NHS. Team Care involves the medical care of injury and illness in sport and exercise. It requires accurate diagnoses, careful clinical examination, experience and knowledge of sport and exercise specific movement patterns.
The Diploma in Team care sets the standard for team care knowledge across sport and exercise medicine.…
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New Oliver Bird Funding for MSK
£6 million of research funding to improve the lives of people living with musculoskeletal conditions.
The Nuffield Foundation, in partnership with Versus Arthritis, has announced £6 million for new research funding to improve the well-being of people living with musculoskeletal conditions in the UK, with a focus outside clinical settings. Applications for the Oliver Bird Fund can consider any stage in the life course; those challenging ethnic, income, gender and other inequalities are particularly welcome, and the Foundation encourages applications from teams across all four UK nations.…
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