ORUK Launches AI in MSK Education series
ORUK is hosting the first in a series of educational workshops covering the effective application of AI to MSK health. The online workshop AI ethics, consent and data fairness, which is co-sponsored by Information Governance Services, will take place from 9-11am on Friday 5th July. It will cover a range of ethical issues relevant to…
Healthcare Professionals’ Training Needs survey
Versus Arthritis healthcare professional training and education needs survey. Versus Arthritis is reviewing their healthcare professional training and education offer and would like to gather insight from healthcare professionals involved in diagnosing, treating and managing patients with MSK conditions, to find out about their MSK training needs and preferences. Insights will be used to shape…
Early bird tickets for Chiro Live 2024
Book your ticket to the British Chiropractic Association’s annual conference – Saturday 12 October 2024. It is with great pleasure that the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) announces to the MSK community that booking for their annual conference, Chiro Live 2024, is now officially open. The event will take place on Saturday 12 October 2024 at…
BCA’s Westminster Roundtable
The British Chiropractic Association held a roundtable at Westminster, London, in April 2024 as part of Chiropractic Awareness Week and the BCA’s “Celebration of Chiropractic”. The event marked a momentous occasion as it was the first time in 30 years the profession hosted a roundtable at the House of Lords, Westminster, London. The purpose of…
Waiting for what?
We all know that people are waiting too long for a variety of MSK treatment in the NHS. We all know that the NHS is working hard to tackle waiting times with some success. However, the patient’s experience of waiting and the NHS understanding can be very different things. If the NHS is to deal…
The Arthritis Revolution in Cheltenham
Gloucestershire Arthritis Trust (GAT) is part of the “Arthritis Revolution” in Cheltenham. Welcome to the “Arthritis Revolution” that is happening in patient care at Cheltenham General Hospital. The revolutionary approach is aimed at getting between 800 and 1,000 patients a year home much quicker after hip or knee replacement surgery. Challenged by NHS England in…
New venue for SOMM Foundation in MSK Medicine
The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) has added a new host to its venue portfolio – Perth Royal Infirmary. The hospital will host the SOMM Foundation in Musculoskeletal Medicine Module, Unit 1 in October/November 2024. This 4-day Unit covers the cervical spine, shoulder, elbow and wrist/hand. The unit is highly practical and combines this with…
Creating your AS flare toolkit
Most people with axial SpA tend to have times of flare and times when their symptoms are more manageable or settled. A flare can include an increase in pain and joint stiffness, either local or generally. Find tools to help you to feel more in control and prepare for axial SpA flares with the NASS…
Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures – CPD webinar
On Thursday, 25 April 2024, 4-5pm the Institute of Osteopathy is hosting a webinar on Osteoporosis and fragility fractures from its series of educational CPD webinars. Register now to join iO Professional Development Manager, Daniel McCarthy, as he guides you through everything you need to know about the condition along with some interesting case studies….
Personalised Medicine and Empowered Pain Relief
Edition 143 of Airing Pain focuses on the treatment of pain, the importance of catering treatment to a person’s individual genetic makeup, and why addressing the psychological dimensions of pain is crucial in treating it effectively. The process of finding a medication or treatment that works for a person often involves a lot of trial…