Dear Readers, What if the way we talk about osteoarthritis is just as important as the way we treat it? A thought-provoking 3-part editorial published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy asks us to reflect on exactly that. The series—“Broken Machines or Active Bodies?”—challenges some of the deeply ingrained language and assumptions surrounding osteoarthritis (OA), and […]
Dear Readers, Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions like arthritis, back pain, and osteoporosis affect nearly one in three people in the UK—a figure that’s both staggering and deeply personal for many. The newly released State of Musculoskeletal Health 2024 report by Versus Arthritis sheds light on just how significant and wide-reaching this impact is. At HealthPlus, we believe that informed […]
Dear Readers, Low back pain is one of the most common and frustrating conditions we treat in clinical practice. Over the years, numerous guidelines have emphasized one consistent message: education and advice should be the first line of management. Yet in reality, there’s often a disconnect between this recommendation and what happens in day-to-day care. We […]
Dear Readers, We often measure the success of musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy by how much we help reduce pain or restore function—but what if we could quantify the broader value of that care? A recent service evaluation of NHS MSK physiotherapy services has done just that using a framework called Social Return on Investment (SROI). This […]
Imagine this: A patient with back pain contacts their GP surgery. Rather than being added to a long referral list, they’re offered an appointment with an experienced MSK physiotherapist — embedded within the practice. Within days, they’re seen by a clinician with specialist expertise, who offers a clear diagnosis and personalised advice. This is First Contact […]
They have explored relationship between perfectionism (the urge to get everything just right), moral injury (feeling awful when work forces us into tight spots i.e. not having enough time for patients), and burnout (that drained, done-with-it-all feeling) affecting UK Physiotherapists. They surveyed 402 physiotherapists and found that 96% are dealing with moderate to high burnout, […]
