Winchester physio wins Educator of the Year
A University of Winchester academic has been named Educator of the Year in the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy's (CSP) Student Recognition Awards. Philippa Beaumont's award...
Muscular & Skeletal
The Muscular & Skeletal section offers a deep dive into various aspects of the human muscular and skeletal system. It addresses specific challenges and advancements, such as coping with ‘Winter of Pain’ for spinal cord injury sufferers, maintaining joint health through different life stages, and developing wearable diagnostics for neuromuscular diseases. The section also explores social aspects like the exclusion felt by people in pain, and highlights innovative solutions like biobank for genetic muscle diseases and bionic limb technology. Additionally, it provides practical guidance on issues like ACL injuries, osteoarthritis treatments, and adapting to working from home without physical discomfort.
Back Up’s London fashion show
Rebecca Wallersteiner takes her seat on the front row of a fashion show with a difference celebrating adaptive fashion for people affected by spinal cord...
Shake Up Your Bone Health
Shake Up Your Bone Health: Can Vibration Therapy Help Strengthen your Skeleton? If you've ever spotted a vibrating platform in a gym or physiotherapy clinic...
Most adults unaware of hereditary osteoporosis risk
The Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) is urging the public to take family history more seriously when assessing their osteoporosis risk, as survey findings reveal that...
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) gut problems not structural
A study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that persistent and distressing upper gut symptoms experienced by people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos...
Tick-Tock – the surprising body clock link to bone strength
A pioneering study funded by the Royal Osteoporosis Society (ROS) has uncovered a compelling link between the body's internal clock and the breakdown of bone...
Shake-up of services needed to ease fibromyalgia pain
People frequently waiting years to be 'taken seriously', postcode lotteries for access to care and a general lack of knowledge are among some of the...
The Hidden Toll of Caregiving on Joint Health and Well-being
Behind the Burden: Rheumatologist Highlights the Hidden Toll of Caregiving on Joint Health and Well-being New survey insights reveal the far-reaching impact caregiving can have...
3D Printing for Jaw Bone Reconstruction
3D Printing for Jaw Bone Reconstruction - Clinicians have successfully used custom-made 3D printed bone scaffolds, printed on-site at The University of Queensland, to rebuild...
Innovative swim program for people with cerebral palsy
Innovative swim program for people with cerebral palsy - A competitive swimming program developed by University of Queensland researchers for young people with severe cerebral...
