Samantha Simmonds (she/her)

Consultant spinal AHP (physio) lead. MACP Communications Officer exec committee. Kite surfer, water sports lover. views are my own

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

Gemma Payne flying the flag for DMSK Spinal team at #NSN2026 with our poster presentation! @NatSpineNetwork @DorsetHealth

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

Great to be part of a fantastic day! So much to consider in our ever growing msk world! Can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings!

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

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[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

What a great team, and a great day. Always a productive meeting, that leaves me feeling motivated and proud of the profession. Now to absorb all we discussed on the train journey home

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

Another productive MACP executive meeting today in fantastic surrounds! Summary to follow, but a lot of positive things happening and lots coming up. Don’t forget AGM is in November so members get your tickets here and join the exec in celebrating the year gone and discussing the year ahead:
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[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

Exactly this ����👇👇👇

[Adam Dobson @adamdobson123]

As much as I am fascinated and interested in acute cases of clear-cut painful lumbar radiculopathy and neurogenic claudication, with their comfortable explanations, somewhat predictable outcomes and stepped treatment options, this is hardly the clinical reality in most cases.

Most patients I see in the clinic have somatic referred pain (non-specific low back-related leg pain), leg pain of uncertain relevance, or co-existent leg pain such as knee pain, hip pain, heel pain.

Expect equivocal imaging, equivicol clincial tests, co-morbid health conditions, contradictory communication, and pain that shifts, radiates, and behaves unpredictably.

Expect seemingly erroneous symptoms like occasional pins and needles or numbness. Expect that patients will find it difficult to articulate these symptoms in the midst of a turbulent emotional experience.

This is clinical life. It’s not a negative take; it’s probably more a case for humility. Clinical research should reflect it. Let’s see more examples of this on social media.

[Rachael Moses @NHSRachaelM]

Yesterday the 50th Physiotherapist was killed in Gaza

Tahani Nassar (43) was killed with her husband & 3 children when they were sheltering in the school they were displaced

Tahani was continuing to work as a children’s physio, committed to helping others

We will never forget

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

Excellent opportunity to be involved in the content and delivery of a workshop at therapy expo.

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

ALL members have your say on a Rehabilitation Matters workshop at this years Therapy Expo!! Look out for a questionnaire in your emails

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

@consultantPT Awesome work Uzo. Look forward to reading it 😊

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

Fantastic to be part of this team. What an amazing day it was! Well done and thank you all ❤️

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

And that’s a wrap for the 2025 MACP study day! Thank you to all our amazing presenters, attendees, and to the wonderful MACP executive committee and brilliant administrative team, without whose hard work we wouldn’t be able to bring together such an inspiring and thought provoking day! As we reflect on the challenges raised across the day, we must turn to the implementation and support of the ideas and exceptional work out there. A real privilege to have been able to hear from everyone today.

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

Fantastic opening by @LaurafinucaneB always challenging us to keep shaping and evolving health care and delivering patient centred care with the patient not to the patient

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

We’re underway with @LaurafinucaneB “The Future Direction of MSK Visionary Statement” - shaking up the opening with a highly engaging key note speech - challenging us to change to meet complex needs with a “do with” approach - YOU are the ones with power to shape the future of healthcare! How do we move from “doing to” to “doing with”?

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

@jennywardPT @AnninaBSchmid @SiobhanStynes Awesome work ladies, sad to have missed this

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

British summer is back! With wet weather setting in for the weekend, what better way to spend this Saturday than at our @PhysioMACP Study Day in Birmingham. World class speakers, networking with colleagues, and a delicious lunch - all at a great value price. All MSK colleagues welcome. Book now at https://t.co/lJH0oHzkeD

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

Fab afternoon celebrating our successes over the past 18/12 and planning the service for the next year starting with our vision for the service. And absolutely touched by the gift from the team @DorsetHealth

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

Just one week to go till the @PhysioMACP study day in Birmingham on Saturday 07/06/2025. A great value in-person event with top speakers, discussions, and networking opportunities. You don’t need to be an MACP member to attend. All MSK professionals are welcomed. Book now at https://t.co/lJH0oHzkeD

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

There is still a chance to grab your place for the MACP study day! A great line up and some great discussion opportunities including real world experiences from people on the receiving end of care. Come and be part of it:

https://t.co/JCGUb52qD1

[Peter O'Sullivan @PeteOSullivanPT]

Do I need a scan for my back pain??
👇👇👇

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

What a great week so far. Fab afternoon with the team yesterday, lots of productive conversations around service delivery and pt care. Then to one of our local prisons to see how we can address DNA rates, access, and inequalities. And this for a view this morning @DorsetHealth

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

What a fantastic day this will be and shaped by its members. Really looking forward to this event

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

Have you heard the buzz about our study day?? We didn’t just throw something together we asked you what you really wanted….and then we made it happen. Listen to Hazel to Hazel and Matt share how it came together & what to look forward to. Book here https://t.co/JCGUb52qD1

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

Fantastic line up, looking forward to this study day an excellent CPD opportunity!

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

Have you got your ticket yet for the @PhysioMACP study day in June? This event promises an exceptional experience with an impressive lineup of speakers and topics that are sure to inspire and educate. Over the next few weeks, we'll dive deeper into the profiles of the fantastic presenters and the exciting subjects they will cover. It's an opportunity you won't want to miss! @sommcourses @PhysioPainAssoc @neiljlangridge @RogerKerry1 @LaurafinucaneB @Mercephysio

[Samantha Simmonds (she/her) @sam5422]

Great line up, this will be a fantastic day!

[MACP @PhysioMACP]

BOOKING is now open to ALL members for our fantastic Challenging Concepts in MSK study day with an excellent line up of speakers.Capacity is limited so book now to avoid missing out. Bookings iopen to non-members next week! Book here https://t.co/JCGUb52qD1