Writing up a home visit on an elderly man and wanted to give a MASSIVE shout out to all the #OccupationalTherapists After his stroke they have transformed his life, they got him to climb stairs, get in and out of the bath and got him cooking again Amazing and underrated Royal College of Occupational Therapists

In patients with thumb base #OA, does a thumb splint confer additional benefit beyond a self management program of education & exercise? The OTTER study, eloquently shared by Victoria Jansen, says NO. DerbysHandTherapy The Pulvertaft Jo Adams bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/10/e… #ifsht2022

This is really something! I honestly had begun to think we would never get this over the line. We now need OTs (and others) to embrace this and use these positively for our patients. We ARE the experts here!

The Hand Therapy open access paper for July 2022 doi.org/10.1177/175899… #handtherapy Cynthia Srikesavan Victoria Jansen Catherine Rolls Donna Kennedy Lisa Newington Jenny Lane BAHT

Tomorrow there will be a zoom full of MSK Physios, Occupational therapists, Hand therapists, GPs, Hand surgeons & Rheumatologists for our expert panel meeting - we can't wait! If this sounds like your idea of fun too, you can still join! DM/ [email protected] #MSK #handtherapy

Looking forward to it! Any others from BAHT keen to join 👇

The FLARE #Trial is looking at whether the repair of one #flexortendon is as effective as the repair of both. Get involved by completing the EoI form or contact us [email protected] RSTN National Institute for Health and Care Research Justin Wormald Lisa Newington Matthew D. Gardiner Ryckie Wade

Are you a HCP working with adolescents & young adults? Sign up to our BANNAR webinars, taking place throughout autumn! Topics include Risk factors associated with injury in the active adolescent & Team reflective practice when working in AYA rheum: forms.office.com/r/EX9RJ1Wy9g

Beaches in #Bexhill, #NormansBay and #Hastings remain closed after raw sewage is pumped into the sea bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Massive paper out today in The Lancet. Congratulations david beard & Team to help answer the question on whether operative or non-operative care is best for those after ACL rupture. Huge National Institute for Health and Care Research NDORMS trial. Well done! thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Unacceptable abuse at @ReigateGrange who charge £8000 a month for care of people with dementia. Remember cost doesn't indicate standard of care ... always check Care Quality Commission reports. theguardian.com/society/2022/o…

Absolutely overjoyed to announce @RNOHnhs & Bone and Joint Health Barts Health are open for the JOINT SUPPORT Study study for National Institute for Health and Care Research. Well done all involved especially Norwich CTU & Reema Khoury for making this happen. The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital & Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust coming soon!

An excellent article that promotes the value of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in acute hospital The Guardian: It’s not just a lack of social care that’s keeping older people trapped in hospital beds. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Evidence suggests that taking part in physical activity as a referral from a #socialprescribing #linkworker can lead to a wide range of benefits such as a reduction in health service use and costs and improved #wellbeing. Read our evidence briefing. bit.ly/3v118br

We’re seeking #OccupationalTherapists, to join our Health Technology Assessment prioritisation committees. We particularly welcome those in an active clinical role or have experience in primary and secondary prevention. Find out more: nihr.ac.uk/committees/pro…

It is with a deep sigh that I bring you: Public Services - Water Supply, 1969. Artist: John Berry

Water privatisation is a con. (Location: Thames Water HQ)

Decision-Making around COVID-19 Public Health Measures and Implications for Self-Care Activities: Experiences of Persons with RA acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.100… Jenny Leese, PhD Catherine Backman Jasmin Ma Cheryl Koehn Alison Hoens Kelly English Shanon McQuitty Jo Adams Linda Li Arthritis Research Canada

OA thumb education & exercise sheets in English, Urdu, Punjabi & Polish. Thanks to Sandra The Pulvertaft & OTTER II Jo Adams Versus Arthritis Please download use if helpful Lisa Newington Donna Kennedy @UHDBTrust HandTherapy Rachael Bamford thetops.study/tops-info-shee…

AHP researchers. This is for You! Royal College of Occupational Therapists RCOT Neuro Practice