Cathy Thomson

APP in knees, hips & spines. Clinical specialist PFP Committee Member @BritishPFSoc Committee Member @LongCOVIDPhysio

[Dr Rachel Clarke @doctor_oxford]

Sir William Osler, 1849-1919, renowned as the father of modern medicine, famously instructed medical students to: "Listen to your patient, he is telling you the diagnosis." It's a simple dictum, but the foundation of the way Osler revolutionised healthcare by insisting that doctors step away from their desks and focus on their patients.

Everyone longs for functioning, joined-up NHS IT, @jamesmurray_ldn (though not via Palantir) - but to suggest, as you have in this post, that history-taking is a tedious irrelevance is to completely misunderstand the nature of medicine. That first conversation between doctor and patient is a close, shrewd, vital therapeutic encounter. As we listen, we observe, appraise, distil. Invariably, the diagnosis can be made. But history-taking, like the rest of medicine, is the marriage of science with humanity. It treats patients as people, not as objects with disease. Through your time, care and attentiveness in history-taking, you communicate something vital to a patient - that they matter and that you care.

Please never forget that healthcare is not a production line of objects, it's an enterprise built on relationships, with humanity at its core. Medical history-taking is its bedrock.

[Dominic Bliss @theinsidelefty]

If you have a moment to give @CorinthianCas your vote for best non-league publication, it'd be much appreciated.

A lot of hard work goes into the Casuals programme, all by volunteers in our spare time. A passion project in its purest form.

[Adam Dobson @adamdobson123]

The Effect of Diagnostic Labels on Treatment Preferences and Beliefs in People With Musculoskeletal Pain. A Systematic Review of Randomized Trials | Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. 2026. https://t.co/vKwEqXaRGS

[Harry Eccles @Heccles94]

I don’t mind my data being used my for research to help the NHS etc, however, because the government have now allowed Palantir access, I have withdrawn my consent using this link:

https://t.co/OZpVijLzMB

[Dr Ben Marsh 💙 @bendymarsh]

A v impt letter to @rcpsych from @LongCovidAdvoc raising v valid request for proper up to date, evidenced scientific research on #MECFS & #LongCovid to be presented & shared.
Rather than n=1 opinion & conjecture from those with out of date attitudes.
Proud to sign it!
Pls share!

[Long Covid SOS @longcovidsos.bsky.social @LongCovidSOS]

Really important that as many people as possible sign to show @rcpsych that their #LongCovid conference panel is platforming positions that are contrary to the overwhelming evidence on LC.

[Mark Faghy @DrMark_Faghy]

After a slight delay.. our new article:

Current status and future perspectives on the mechanistic and pathophysiological understanding of long COVID

Is here: https://t.co/uIO8cHybzH

[Cathy Thomson @cathythomsonPT]

Great 🧵👍

Should be routine to ask for history of recent infection AND Covid history in MSK consultations

[Howard Luks MD @hjluks]

Viruses and Joint and Tendon Pain
You had a cold two weeks ago. Nothing serious. But now your knee hurts more than it has in months. Your achilles is flaring. Your easy run felt like a half-marathon. You didn't do anything wrong. Here's what's actually happening...

[Howard Luks MD @hjluks]

The biggest mistake active people make after a viral illness is returning to their normal training load too soon. You're not out of shape. You're inflamed. Your mitochondria aren't producing energy efficiently. Your tendons aren't ready to absorb force. Pushing through will often extend the timeline, not shorten it.

[Corinthian-Casuals @CorinthianCas]

STUART TREE: 1979 - 2026

It is with deep sadness that we bring you the news that Stuart Tree passed away suddenly this morning, at the age of 46.

Stuart was, to many, the soul of Corinthian-Casuals Football Club in the modern era. His passion, energy and stunningly talented creative mind transformed the club’s image and his friendly nature meant that all newcomers were made to feel welcome by him.

His photography brought the world of non-league world vividly to life, capturing its very essence, and his dedication to Casuals has ensured that our story is known the world over thanks to his pioneering use of social media in its early days.

More than anything, he is a friend to everyone at the club and so many in Tolworth, Surbiton and the surrounding area. A true gentle giant, he stood 6ft 8in tall but was entirely unintimidating, a warm-hearted figure who brought people together and came to be a pillar of our club and community.

This place will quite simply not be the same without him.

Read our full tribute to Stuart here: https://t.co/Ma29RcQOmo

[David Osborn @SafeDavid3]

The Inquiry recognised that reporting of HCW deaths under the RIDDOR Regulations for reporting occupational disease should be better.

Sadly it didn't address the failure to report occupational infections which don’t cause deaths but leave HCWs crippled with Long-COVID.

/End

[Cat in the Hat 🐈‍⬛ 🎩 🇬🇧 @_CatintheHat]

@Rebeccasmt If the NHS focussed a little MORE on airborne infection control and a little LESS on presenteeism, they wouldn’t have such an enormous ongoing issue with sickness absence.

Encouraging sick staff to come to work just spreads the illness to others.

A perfect vicious circle ⭕️

[ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ 🚴🏻 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 @Retlouping]

The Association between Gut Microbiota and Osteoarthritis: Does the Disease Begin in the Gut?

https://t.co/h4AwR1EN4T

“Instead of solely focusing on bone and cartilage, medical practitioners should be twice as vigilant about the patient’s metabolic status.”

[ɹǝʇlnoԀ pıʌɐᗡ 🚴🏻 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 @Retlouping]

Treating musculoskeletal conditions with a bit of exercise and manual therapy: are you kidding me? It’s time for us to evolve again https://t.co/MkIDyTIKzb

[Long COVID Physio @LC_Physio]

@JonRyanCSP does the CSP have any plans to cover the Module 3 report on Thursday?

LCP was one of the LC group core participants for this module. Our members played a key part & were involved in both oral & written testimonies

We’d love to have your support with media coverage

[Long COVID Physio @LC_Physio]

Beautiful words of support & understanding for all the mums out there on #LongCovidAwarenessDay and #MothersDay

Mums with #LongCovid
Mums caring for children with #LongCovid
Or for those grieving motherhood they had hoped for…..

Thank you 🙏

[Cat in the Hat 🐈‍⬛ 🎩 🇬🇧 @_CatintheHat]

Today is #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay!

Here’s my top 3 things to remember about Long COVID:

1. Covid is NOT over; people continue to develop Long COVID

2. Cumulative risk of Long COVID increases with each infection

3. Prevention is better than cure, especially when there is no cure

[Long COVID Physio @LC_Physio]

Before infection, our members chose how to use each heartbeat.

Now #LongCovid limits what each beat can be used for.

Turn your phone landscape for the best viewing experience.

#LCAD26 #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay #LongCovidHeartbeats #EveryHeartbeatCounts

[Cat in the Hat 🐈‍⬛ 🎩 🇬🇧 @_CatintheHat]

A further FoI request was submitted to UKHSA on 9 Oct 2025, over 5 MONTHS ago.

The document requested has *still* not been disclosed, despite multiple chasers from CATA representatives.

You can view the correspondence so far at this link:
https://t.co/F7ap8n3Qws

[Cat in the Hat 🐈‍⬛ 🎩 🇬🇧 @_CatintheHat]

ARHAI (Antimicrobial Resistance & Healthcare Associated Infection) were a key player in helping to draft the Covid IPC guidance.

They claimed the HSE had ‘approved’ the UK IPC guidance…

…but HSE deny this.

One can’t help but wonder if the HSE did not agree with the guidance?