Edinburgh Physio Research

The output and general musings of the ENU physiotherapy research group

[Tom McKeever @McKeeverPhysio]

I am delighted to share our first publication in the BJSM blog - happy reading! 🧠⚽️🏈 If you want to contribute further to concussion research check out my profile

Is it scientifically valid, sensible, or safe to use biomarkers to diagnose concussion? - https://t.co/In0dzX3kAm

[David Hamilton @df_hamilton]

Is it scientifically valid, sensible, or safe to use biomarkers to diagnose concussion? - https://t.co/0aLACsxCNx

Some musings from Tom and me in todays BJSM blog about where we are with this in sports concussion @BJSM_BMJ @GCUReach @MSKhealthGCU @McKeeverPhysio @ProgressiveRug

[David Hamilton @df_hamilton]

Please help Tom with his research into concussion in Scottish youth sports. He's really interested in the management after the injury. We'd love players, parents, coaches, and clinicians (of any kind) to get involved. QR code to the survey below. @ENUHealthSocial @GCUReach

[David Hamilton @df_hamilton]

Home-based #prehab before THA and TKA ⬆️ pre-op function, ⬇️ hospital stay, but doesn't seem to change post-op outcomes, says our new meta-analysis of RCTs in @BoneJointOpen Heavy lifting by Talitha and Kostas @ENUApplyScience @MSKhealthGCU @GCUReach

https://t.co/6AkINYn30j

[David Hamilton @df_hamilton]

Many thanks for the review summary @PEDro_database. Delighted our work is included.@SabineL06650370 @MSKhealthGCU @GCUReach

[David Hamilton @df_hamilton]

Should be a great few days of elite sports injury ortho/rehab chat in Edinburgh with a brilliant line up of speakers. Abstracts closing soon! @MSKhealthGCU @EdinPhysioRes

[Edinburgh Physio Research @EdinPhysioRes]

The influence of facemasks on communication in healthcare settings: a systematic review https://t.co/uc2uWNkaa8

[David Hamilton @df_hamilton]

This paper sneaked out a few months ago while I was off line. Great work by @SabineL06650370 and helpers. (Yes, it looks like they do improve rehab adherence) @MSKhealthGCU

[AHP Practice Education, NHS Lothian @Lothian_AHPEd]

The first of FIVE award types available from Lothian Clinical Academic Research Gateway Awards: First Steps into Research. Follow the link for more info 👉 https://t.co/1TV0RZeHLb

@NHS_Lothian @nhslothcharity #NHSLGatewayAwards #AHPResearch

[David Hamilton @df_hamilton]

Love this. Really helps visualise the underlying capsular motion.

[Prof Alison Machin @DrAlisonMachin]

Looking forward to joining @EdinburghNapier @ENUHealthSocial colleagues for an exciting discussion about our @CVHealthENU developments! Delighted @ProfIanJones is joining us to share his CVH development experiences in Liverpool @lisneubeck

[David Hamilton @df_hamilton]

Hot off the press, ACL reconstruction outcomes in recreational athletes - slower than the pros and data reporting not as consistent as you'd hope. Huge thanks to @FBrzeszczynski and colleagues @EdinOrthopaedic @PhysioEdinNap @ENUHealthSocial #aclrecovery
https://t.co/3CzPfcIMTD

[Centre for Cardiovascular Health @CVHealthENU]

It's official. We're delighted to announce that in #REF2021 the research power metric @EdinburghNapier rocketed from 250 to 718 and we are now #1 Modern University in Scotland for research power and impact 💪🙌

[Edinburgh Physio Research @EdinPhysioRes]

Great opportunity for somebody to do a funded PhD with Mike and @df_hamilton in our physio team looking at head injuries in scottish youth sport. @ENUHealthSocial

[David Hamilton @df_hamilton]

4x fabulous funded PhD Opportunities at Edinburgh Napier University starting October 2022 (including 1 with me and Mike Leavitt in youth sports head injuries). @ENUHealthSocial @PhysioEdinNap

Details here ⬇��

https://t.co/qRizV9Mv6I

[Professor Emerita Elizabeth McKay ( on bluesky) @OTProfBeth131]

Hi here is the link to our 2 Occupational Therapy tutor posts Please feel free to email to discuss [email protected] https://t.co/LCfxIncNV9

[Professor Emerita Elizabeth McKay ( on bluesky) @OTProfBeth131]

Considering a new career in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Social Work Join the open evening on the 17th Nov find out more about our Masters courses. See u there

[Professor Emerita Elizabeth McKay ( on bluesky) @OTProfBeth131]

Thanks to all the AHPs who everyday work to help folk live their lives #AHPsDayScot.

[Prof Alison Machin @DrAlisonMachin]

Happy #AHPsday2021 to all @ENUHealthSocial AHP colleagues, students & partners! Thank you for all of your hard work & dedication 👏👏👏#ItsInOurBones @OTEdinNapier1 @PhysioEdinNap @PhysioSocNapier @EdinburghNapier

[Gary Collins @GSCollins]

"Women have been underrepresented as co-authors and in prominent authorship positions in covid-19 research, and this gender disparity needs to be corrected by those involved in academic promotion and awarding of research grants." => https://t.co/2tcK7xWtJm

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

Complex interventions are commonly used in health and social care services, public health practice, and other areas of policy that have consequences for health.

Read this update of the the UK Medical Research Council's guidance on complex interventions
https://t.co/Sd6BPkjAPq