Arthritis News

New Network of Chartered Physiotherapists Working in Obesity

Are you a physiotherapist, associate practitioner or student interested in supporting people living with obesity? If this is you, we need you on our team!

Obesity management is an exciting and emerging area of physiotherapy clinical practice. We are a group of 6 physiotherapists looking to develop a network to share knowledge and new evidence, offer peer support, promote the role of physiotherapy, and ultimately develop ‘gold standard’ physiotherapy guidelines for people living with obesity. We want to be leading together on best practice physiotherapy interventions to best support people living with obesity and metabolic disease.…

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Cornwall Arthritis Trust’s Freedom to Move

Freedom to Move – an opportunity to experience education, movement and creativity

Cornwall Arthritis Trust, working in partnership with Artconnexion, have brought communities together to exchange knowledge about living with Arthritis and MSK conditions, as well as emphasising self-management, positive thinking, movement, creativity, and the importance of connecting.

The programme helps people discover what happens when you mix Creativity, Education and Movement – it’s a CEMical reaction of delight.

The programme was positively received at Miners Court Day Care centre in Reduth, Cornwall.…

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General Chiropractic Council consulting on new code

The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) is currently consulting on a replacement Code of Professional Practice. This document will update the standards of professional conduct, performance, ethics, and proficiency for anyone wishing to register as a chiropractor with the GCC. The Code is crucial for ensuring high-quality professional practice and informing patients about the quality of care they should expect from chiropractors.

The GCC is keen to hear insights from patients and healthcare colleagues as well as from chiropractors themselves. The consultation closes at midnight on Friday 27 September 2024.…

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Physio First’s flagship Data for Impact project

In October 2024, Physio First’s Data for Impact (DfI) and Quality Assurance schemes will be relocating to the prestigious Centre for Musculoskeletal (MSK) Health Research at Keele University. This strategic move signifies a substantial advancement in the quality of care for musculoskeletal conditions, benefiting both clinicians and patients alike.

The integration of the DfI with the Keele University-led National MSK Audit and Research Database will provide a comprehensive platform for real-time data collection and analysis from approximately 700 private practices and NHS community services.…

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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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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.

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ARMA response to the Darzi report

12/9/24

The Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) welcomes the publication of the Darzi report recognising the serious and widespread problems in the NHS. In particular we welcome the recognition of the need for an increased focus on community services and prevention.

As Lord Darzi recognises in his report, Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are one of the biggest causes of people being unable to work due to ill health in the UK. A significant proportion of this MSK ill health is preventable and community MSK services are vital to supporting all those with MSK conditions.…

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UCO joins Health Sciences University

The University College of Osteopathy (UCO) has officially joined Health Sciences University (HSU), formerly known as AECC University College, as of 1 August 2024.

The UCO School of Osteopathy, now part of HSU, continues its rich heritage of over 100 years of osteopathic education and research excellence. This significant transition honours UCO’s legacy and opens up new opportunities for collaboration and growth into the broader health sciences sector. For more information, visit here.

NOA Annual Members’ Conference 2025

The National Orthopaedic Alliance will be holding its 4th NOA Annual Members Conference on 15 May 2025 at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC).

Clinicians and healthcare professionals from multi-disciplinary backgrounds within orthopaedics meet to discuss key challenges impacting musculoskeletal health and orthopaedic care. Attendees will gain insights into national solutions and initiatives, learn about developments within the NOA Membership and discover opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices. Registration will open in September 2024.

For more information, please visit the NOA conference pages.

New NHS FCP Osteopath funding available

NHS funding now available for First Contact Practitioner Osteopaths

NHS funding is now available for employing osteopaths in primary care roles such as First Contact Practitioners (FCP). This follows significant lobbying by the Institute of Osteopathy and is part of the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Service (DES) for the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) 2024-2025 contract.