Category: Treatments & Therapies

The Spider Tool in hypermobility assessments

Using the Spider Tool in physio and OT assessment and treatment of hypermobility

Wednesday 17 June 2026, 19:00 – 20:15 BST
Online (Zoom)

Calling all Physios, OTs, GPs, Rheumatology teams, students…and more!

The Hypermobility Syndromes Association wants to enable a better understanding about how useful the Spider Tool can be in the assessment and treatment of hypermobile patients to improve treatment options, care and outcomes.

The Spider is a questionnaire created for people with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) or Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).…

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ORUK’s Funding for MSK start-ups

Orthopaedic Research UK (ORUK) is offering up to £100k through the Ronald Furlong Fund to support early‑stage startups working on practical, evidence‑based solutions in musculoskeletal health.

Named in honour of the charity’s founder, who combined successful careers as an orthopaedic surgeon and entrepreneur, the Fund is designed to help entrepreneurs accelerate innovative and commercially viable ideas that solve the unmet needs of society around bone, joint and muscle wellbeing.

ORUK has investments in seven early stage MSK businesses, some of whom applied through the Ronald Furlong Fund.…

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Aftercare following steroid injection – patient info

MACPThis easy‑read, high‑quality Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) has been developed to support both patients and clinicians following musculoskeletal corticosteroid injection (CSI) in clinical settings. Providing patients with clear, consistent aftercare advice following CSI is recognised as best recommended practice and should form part of standard care.

Key features:

  • EASY-READ- Written for a reading age of 11. This leaflet ensures clarity and promotes accessibility to patients with varying literacy. Empower patients with better understanding and adherence to treatment plan and onward rehabilitation.
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Consultation on new Chiropractic QS for AxSpA

RCCRCC open consultation on new Chiropractic Quality Standard for Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)

The Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC) announces the launch of a consultation on a new Chiropractic Quality Standard on Axial Spondyloarthritis, seeking views from all stakeholders including chiropractors and other healthcare professionals, interested organisations, patients and the public.

The RCC invites comments on all aspects of the document, including the extent to which the quality statements and supporting evidence provide achievable markers of high-quality assessment and care for patients living with Axial Spondyloarthritis and the accessibility of the language for the intended audience. …

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SOMM Patient Information Leaflet

The SOMM team has developed a clear, accessible, and evidence‑informed aftercare advice leaflet to support patient safety, optimal outcomes, and integrated rehabilitation following steroid injection treatment.

This new high‑quality Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) provides simple, practical guidance for both clinicians and patients after a musculoskeletal steroid injection in any clinical setting.

Key Features

  • Clear & easy to read
  • Written to an approximate reading age of 11, ensuring accessibility for patients with a wide range of literacy levels. The leaflet helps patients understand their post‑injection care and encourages confidence, adherence, and engagement in their rehabilitation plan.
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New RA & Menopause booklet

Women's DayOn International Women’s Day March 8th 2026, the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) launched a new Rheumatoid Arthritis & Menopause booklet, which will be available to download or order in print free of charge. The resource addresses a long‑standing gap in support for women managing both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the menopause—two conditions that can overlap in complex and often confusing ways.

The booklet follows a 2024 NRAS study exploring women’s experiences of RA during menopause. The findings revealed a striking lack of clinical discussion: 93% of respondents said no healthcare professional had ever raised the topic with them.…

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Access the Is It RA? Symptom Checker

Is it RA? animation

Although RA Awareness Week 2025 has come to a close, NRAS’s mission to raise awareness about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) continues every day.

NRAS was delighted to see over 2000 people using the Is it RA? Symptom Checker – a tool that should empower thousands more people to take the next step in seeking support from their healthcare professionals.

But the work doesn’t stop there. The symptom checker is now available permanently to help as many people as possible get the answers they need.…

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Right to Rehab and Rehabilitation Awareness

BASRaT has asked its registrants to engage with Rehabilitation Awareness Week (15th – 21st September 2025) with the aim of showcasing how they have enriched peoples’ lives. Rehabilitation can be life changing and everyone should have a right to rehab, regardless of their postcode.
 
It was truly awe inspiring to hear the real-life stories that formed BASRat’s patient stories leaflet. Read the Sport Rehabilitation Testimonials here.

Evaluating the impact of a new digital intervention

in the poolGood Boost Digital exercise programme boosts outcomes for MSK patients 

A large-scale evaluation of a community-based digital exercise programme for people with MSK conditions has demonstrated significant improvements in physical function, mental wellbeing, and healthcare cost-efficiency.

prep tablePublished in the Musculoskeletal Care journal, the study tracked more than 4,400 participants across the UK who engaged with Good Boost, a digital exercise programme delivered both at home and in community leisure centres via tablet computers. The intervention includes bespoke water- and land-based exercise sessions that adapt to each participant’s condition, goals, and feedback.…

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