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Final-Year ODP Students Hone Orthopaedic Scrub Skills at ORI

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The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) recently welcomed final-year Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) students for an immersive training session focused on orthopaedic scrub skills. This long-standing collaboration between ORI and the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice course, continues to provide essential hands-on learning opportunities for future healthcare professionals. The session combined theoretical discussion with practical application,… Read more » about Final-Year ODP Students Hone Orthopaedic Scrub Skills at ORI

Professor Tom Wainwright Showcases CHAIN Research at Spotlight Lecture Series

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Professor Tom Wainwright recently delivered a presentation at Bournemouth University’s inaugural Spotlight Lecture Series, highlighting the potential of group-mediated community exercise to transform NHS care pathways—starting with the CHAIN programme. Hosted at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in collaboration with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, the event brought together academic experts to explore how the… Read more » about Professor Tom Wainwright Showcases CHAIN Research at Spotlight Lecture Series

New Study Explores the Link Between Malnutrition and Disability in Spine Surgery Patients

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The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) is pleased to announce the publication of a new study, Malnutrition and Disability: A Retrospective Study on 2258 Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Spine Surgery, in the journal Medicina. This research, co-authored by ORI Visiting Fellow Dr. Matteo Briguglio, Professor Robert Middleton, Professor Tom Wainwright, and colleagues, examines the impact of… Read more » about New Study Explores the Link Between Malnutrition and Disability in Spine Surgery Patients

New Book Chapter on Electrical Stimulation in Musculoskeletal Populations Published by ORI Researchers

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Researchers from the Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) have contributed to a new publication exploring the role of electrical stimulation in musculoskeletal populations. The chapter, authored by Dr. Louise Burgess, Professor Tom Wainwright, and Professor Ian Swain, examines the potential benefits of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as a rehabilitation tool for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions, including… Read more » about New Book Chapter on Electrical Stimulation in Musculoskeletal Populations Published by ORI Researchers

ORI Researchers Publish New Article on Personalised Nutrition in Orthopaedic Surgery

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We’re delighted to announce the publication of a new article, Towards Personalised Nutrition in Major Orthopaedic Surgery: Elements of Care Process, authored by ORI’s Professor Tom Wainwright in collaboration with ORI Visiting Fellow Dr. Matteo Briguglio. The article, published in Nutrients, explores the integration of personalised nutrition within enhanced recovery pathways for major orthopaedic procedures,… Read more » about ORI Researchers Publish New Article on Personalised Nutrition in Orthopaedic Surgery

New Publication Highlights the Power of Group-Based Exercise for Chronic Conditions

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The Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) is pleased to share the publication of a new research article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, co-authored by ORI’s Prof Tom Wainwright alongside Prof Tim Rees, Prof Mark Beauchamp, Dr Mark Stevens, and Matthew Low. The article, titled “Group-mediated exercise for chronic conditions – an urgent need for… Read more » about New Publication Highlights the Power of Group-Based Exercise for Chronic Conditions

ORI presents CLEAT research poster at online clinical trials conference

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Tikki Immins, Research Development Manager at ORI, was invited to present the poster titled ‘Fire, floods and pestilence: challenges of delivering an RCT comparing a group exercise and education intervention with usual care in the time of COVID-19’. The presentation explained the challenges that were faced during recruitment to NIHR funded CLEAT study, led by… Read more » about ORI presents CLEAT research poster at online clinical trials conference

Prof Tom Wainwright attends International Consensus Meeting on Wearables for Measuring Mobility

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Last week, ORI’s Prof Tom Wainwright had a fantastic opportunity to attend the international consensus meeting on wearables for measuring mobility in aging populations, held in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. This inspiring two-day event, hosted by the McMaster Institute for Research in Aging in collaboration with the University of Birmingham’s School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation… Read more » about Prof Tom Wainwright attends International Consensus Meeting on Wearables for Measuring Mobility

ORI continues to lead the way in transforming MSK health with emerging technologies

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ORI continues to take a leading role in transforming musculoskeletal (MSK) healthcare, leveraging cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and digital health. As healthcare demands rise due to an aging population and increased prevalence of MSK conditions, ORI is driving innovations that will make MSK care more efficient, accessible, and patient-centred. ORI’s work aligns… Read more » about ORI continues to lead the way in transforming MSK health with emerging technologies

ORI Visiting Fellow awarded Gold Award for Excellence from NHS England

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ORI Visiting Fellow and Consultant Physiotherapist, Matt Low, has been awarded the Gold Award for Excellence by the Chief Allied Health Professions Officer for NHS England. The award has been developed “to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence, where a significant, outstanding and exceptional contribution has been made by individual members of the allied health professional… Read more » about ORI Visiting Fellow awarded Gold Award for Excellence from NHS England