Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance
Influencing policy and care together for best lifelong musculoskeletal health
SOMM has launched a new Injection Therapy CPD Day course, beginning in in Belfast and Liverpool.
This 1-day course aims to provide injection therapists with a one-stop update and refresher. It is an essential CPD activity in demonstrating ongoing capabilities, currency and continued professional development in injection therapy and for your portfolio.
The teaching takes the form of lecture, demonstration, group work, case study and tutorials.
Demonstrate your clinical knowledge in MSK care with the Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine.
The Diploma has been developed to support the multi-professional workforce that is evolving to meet the growing need for optimal care of musculoskeletal conditions by demonstrating applied knowledge in this important field.
The examination and associated qualification recognise excellence in MSK care and provide a benchmark of quality for both service commissioners and patients.
The standard setting exam takes place on May 7th 2024. Learn more about the exam and how to apply here.
The Aquatic Activity and Swimming for Health e-learning programme is now available for everyone within health and social care settings.
Previously only available for colleagues with an NHS email address, the programme can now be accessed by all.
The resource, developed in partnership with Swim England, Aquatic Therapy Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (ATACP) and the University of Nottingham, raises awareness of the benefits of aquatic activity on health and wellbeing and will enhance learners’ confidence in identifying patients who would benefit most.…
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The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM UK) has launched a new Diploma in Exercise Medicine.
This Diploma sets the standard for Exercise Medicine knowledge across the breadth of healthcare professions, a benchmark against which both commissioners and patients can quality assure.
Learn more about the course and apply here.
Applications Close: 26th January 2024
Exam Date: 28th February 2024
Further information on the diploma, including Exam Regulations, Syllabus and Candidate Protocol can also be found on the website.…
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Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care Workshop
Wednesday 6th March 2024, 9-5pm
Dunadry Hotel, Antrim
We are excited to be heading to Northern Ireland in March 2024 to deliver a full day Core Skills in Musculoskeletal Care interactive session, providing practical, hands-on learning and the opportunity to come together with peers to share knowledge and problem solving. This course is accredited by the RCGP and endorsed by the British Society for Rheumatology.
What will I learn?
The workshop is split into three main sections (example agenda):
What are the key learning outcomes?…
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The highly successful MSK Conference will return to Therapy Expo on 22 and 23 November 2023 at the NEC Birmingham.
Brought to you by the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM), MSK Partners Network (MSKPN), and National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society (NASS) who are working together in partnership, with the support of a number of MSK professions and subspecialities to put together another exciting programme.
Book by 29 September 2023 for Early Bird prices.
A great opportunity for multi-professional MSK networking and CPD.…
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Enhancing knowledge to aid a wider variety of patient populations
BASRaT has launched a neurological rehabilitation module to enable BASRaT registered Sport Rehabilitators to safely use their high-level exercise rehabilitation knowledge and skills with a wider variety of patient populations and to work more effectively as part of the overall healthcare team.
Developed by specialist Physiotherapists and medical experts, this module is delivered online via an education portal for BASRaT registrants and has been added to the core curriculum for Sport Rehab students.…
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Applications are now open for the MSK Innovation Accelerator programme, hosted by MedTech SuperConnector and part funded by Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK).
The programme is designed to accelerate the development of musculoskeletal innovation and thereby create and scale early-stage MSK ventures across the UK. It will involve 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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Join 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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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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