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Fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty…how fast?

Congratulations to Associate Professor Tom Wainwright who has recently co-authored an editorial in the British Journal of Anaesthesia, with internationally renowned colleagues, Professor Henrik Kehlet from Copenhagen University, and Professor Stavros Memtsoudis from the Hospital of Special Surgery in New York. The editorial summarises the current state and future challenges for day case and ERAS pathways… Read more » about Fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty…how fast?

Applying to the biopsychosocial model to COVID-19 rehabilitation pathways

Congratulations to Associate Professor Tom Wainwright and Consultant Physiotherapist Matthew Low who have published an article in the Integrated Healthcare Journal on the rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients. The article is titled “Why the biopsychosocial model needs to be the underpinning philosophy in Rehabilitation pathways for patients recovering from COVID-19”. Associate Professor Tom Wainwright: “At the… Read more » about Applying to the biopsychosocial model to COVID-19 rehabilitation pathways

ORI team return to campus

This week, the ORI team returned to their offices in the Executive Business Centre for the first time in five months. The team have been working remotely since 23rd March, when the UK government recommended working from home where possible to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Elective surgeries, such as hip and knee replacements, were… Read more » about ORI team return to campus

UK government announces £2 billion package to create new era for cycling

This week, the UK government announced a £2 billion package to encourage people to choose alternatives to public transport when travelling, making healthier habits easier and relieving the pressure on public transport.  The package includes a voucher scheme to help get bikes fixed and back on the roads, creating higher standards for permanent cycling infrastructure,… Read more » about UK government announces £2 billion package to create new era for cycling

Prof Swain publishes article on the effectiveness of face masks for reducing the spread of COVID-19

Professor Ian Swain has published the findings of a home-testing protocol, looking at the effectiveness of face masks in preventing the spread of respiratory infections such as COVID-19. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic there has been much debate in the media on whether masks should be worn to stop the spread of the… Read more » about Prof Swain publishes article on the effectiveness of face masks for reducing the spread of COVID-19

Dr Francesco Ferraro was Invited by the University of Naples Parthenope as a Guest Lecturer

  Yesterday Dr Ferraro was invited by the University of Naples Parthenope as a guest lecturer. The lecture, titled Sport Science Horizons, focused on his research experiences. In particular, on his work about inspiratory muscle training. The lecture hosted about 30 people between researchers and professors, which were led by the curiosity to learn more… Read more » about Dr Francesco Ferraro was Invited by the University of Naples Parthenope as a Guest Lecturer

Orthopaedic Research Institute features in BTE Therapy Spark Campaign

Last week ORI was featured in BTE Therapy Spark which is a leading online newsletter for healthcare professionals, experts, and associated businesses who have interest in muscle strength assessment using the PrimusRs device. The article highlights a protocol that allows researchers to quickly collect precise data on the assessment of lower limb muscle strength. Tom… Read more » about Orthopaedic Research Institute features in BTE Therapy Spark Campaign

Professor Middleton invited to speak at inaugural BOFAS webinar

Last week, Head of ORI, Professor Robert Middleton, was invited to speak at the inaugural British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle (BOFAS) webinar, “Foot and ankle surgery during Covid-19”.  This national meeting of surgeons discussed restarting elective surgery during the Covid-19 epidemic. Professor Middleton’s talk discussed rationing theatres between athroplasty and foot and ankle surgery, and… Read more » about Professor Middleton invited to speak at inaugural BOFAS webinar

Tom Wainwright invited to be Guest Editor for Medicina Special Issue on ERAS

Associate Professor Tom Wainwright has been invited to be a Guest Editor for the Medicina Special Issue “Nursing and Allied Health Professional Focused Research on Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS)”. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) is a multimodal, multidisciplinary approach to the care of the surgical patient. The special issue in Medicina aims to gather… Read more » about Tom Wainwright invited to be Guest Editor for Medicina Special Issue on ERAS