Low back pain is estimated as the leading contributor to disability globally. Learn how WHO is responding with its new guideline on chronic primary low back pain adults, launching 7 Dec 12.15-13.15 CET. Register here: who.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Increasing physical activity can be accessible, free even, and life changing. Here's the question: Why PA and exercise prescription are NOT part of usual care??? Surely, this is central to provision of care in a biopsychosocial approach, placing person centred care at the front.

Now we have evidence of safety and effectiveness of First Contact Physios we now just need to pay them appropriately for the extra level of work, responsibility, and pressure these roles demand! medscape.co.uk/viewarticle/fi…

About time you got up to date with the latest evidence on this Elon Musk theconversation.com/surgery-wont-f…

About time you got up to date with the latest evidence on this Elon Musk theconversation.com/surgery-wont-f…

Calling all health professionals and trainees! Elevate your care for people living with arthritis with ATLAS, a holistic & comprehensive eLearning platform. Gain the knowledge and expertise to enhance your arthritis care delivery. Enrol now: arthritiseducation.mygo1.com/p/#/app/dashbo…

Staying Moving, Staying Strong project (SMSS) poster was selected for a tour at the joint ARA NZRA conference. As a co-author, I was excited to present the amazing work of the SMSS team in developing culturally appropriate arthritis Information resources for First Nations Peoples

World autoimmune & inflammatory disease day yesterday! Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto immune condition. To learn about RA, access ATLAS, a new elearning resource for health professionals and trainees. Also covering (non-inflammatory) osteoarthritis - it’s an RA-OA hub!

Shortage of NHS physio roles leaves patients in pain as waiting lists soar The MSK waiting list has increased by 27% since January 2023. The Observer covers the consequences for patients, the wider system, and our call for more physiotherapy staff. theguardian.com/society/articl…

Phenomenal piece in the Rheumatologist ACR_Journals, interview with Dr. Buchbinder regarding overdiagnosis: the-rheumatologist.org/article/a-deli… Must-read for fellows & rheumatologists!

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Are you a clinician that manages people with arthritis? Then the ATLAS e-learning program can help boost your knowledge about arthritis management- and it’s free! www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinica…

Out now in The Lancet Rheumatology - our new arthritis projections for Australia Arthritis Australia Monash Public Health Rachelle Buchbinder Danielle Berkovic ➡️ 3.11 million people living with OA by 2040 ➡️ almost $10 billion of health system expenditure for OA by 2040

Congratulations to CHESM Director Prof Kim Bennell AM who has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia! In Kim's words: "I acknowledge this as an award for the achievements of all our team members past and present as well as collaborators." gg.gov.au/australia-day-…