Musculoskeletal

Our aim is to improve the assessment and management of MSK conditions, particularly in relation to patient care delivered by Allied Health Professionals (AHPs). Despite the high prevalence of MSK conditions and their substantial impact on individuals and society, AHP-related research has not received the research attention it deserves. We are therefore passionate about partnering with patients, NHS services, industry, third-sector organisations, as well as other researchers to test new treatments, evaluate digital health solutions, develop innovative methods to support care, and use real-world data to inform quality improvements in AHP services and reduce the impact these conditions have on the lives of patients. 

Current research projects

• Building capacity in achieving clinical transformation from Allied Health Professional digital evaluations (funded by the British Council May 2022 – Apr 2023). Led by Professor Jonathan Hill.

Current PhD projects

• Enza Leone. Best practice upper limb rehabilitation for patients with Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD). Supervised by Dr Alison Rogers, Prof Jonathan Hill, and Dr Fraser Philp, with support from Prof Anand Pandyan and Dr Richa Kulshrestha as external advisors.

• Alex Braybrooke. Developing a dashboard for MSK care as part of the National MSK Audit and Research Database. Supervised by Dr Anirban Banerjee, Dr Roanna Burgess and Prof Jonathan Hill.

• Marcus Bateman. Optimising Physiotherapy Treatment for People with Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: Development and Pilot/Feasibility Testing of an Evidence-based Treatment Approach. Supervised by Prof Jonathan Hill, Ben Saunders and Prof Chris Littlewood.