Rob Setters

For so many musculoskeletal conditions, to me, it makes so much more sense to bypass primary care and surgical specialties and simply go right to a physical therapist. Does not seem to be a very controversial opinion any longer to me.

A panel of international experts give a strong recommendation that spine injections should not be given to adults with chronic back pain because they provide little or no pain relief compared with sham injections bmj.com/content/388/bm… Includes a #BMJInfographic

The resistance about PAs from some doctors is sold as a patient safety issue. Really a lot of it is a superiority/power issue This is extremely poor taste

We need to change the name of ICATS/MCATS services etc... as it doesn't mean anything to patients and confuses people. Can we rename these services to the musculoskeletal team across the board.

Ballots open today for the Royal College of Nursing Will we see further strikes in England this year? Do you think 3.6% is enough?

We're excited to launch a new online hub packed with self-help resources to support your recovery for musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, joint issues, and more. ✅Expert advice ✅Exercise videos ✅Downloadable rehab materials firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/outpatient-phy… @SurreyHeartland

Exercise isn't just good for your joints, muscles, tendons, heart, lungs, brain. It doesn't only reduce your risk of getting cancer. It even helps if you have cancer. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

In the current 2015 scheme almost no one will be retiring on 6 figure pensions. It's already been overhauled. Those retiring now will have been part of the very generous 1995 or 2008 schemes. Degrade the NHS pension again and you'll get strikes. telegraph.co.uk/money/pensions…

'This would be a highly disappointing recommendation from the PRB, if correct. 'Years of below-inflation pay awards have left staff feeling demoralised and consistently giving more for less.' CSP responds to leaked pay body recommendation ⬇️ csp.org.uk/news/2025-04-2…

The impact of emotional distress on response to radiofrequency ablation pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11…

Great to see members of @UKMNDRI @kingsmnd join us for @DarbyRimmer March of the Day 2, raising vital funds for research to accelerate meaningful treatments & ultimately, a cure for #MND. @Redsmail @yallerzchucky @OliverKay @AmmarAlChalabi @AhmadAlKhleifat @ChrisKirkland43

Today many face a further surge in the cost of living. As Rachel Reeves seeks to make us (not the rich) pay for her failed growth strategy. 1 April should be pay rise date for many. But in the NHS, Council and Schools we haven't even had an offer yet. We need UNISON action now!

A proven & significantly beneficial therapy for 2% of @MNDPatients with SOD1-MND supplied by @biogen is not getting to those in the UK who need it. Please can you help @IanByrneMP @AphraBrandreth @cammaynard @ClaireCoutinho @cajardineMP @APPGonMND @joncoates73 @BBCFergusWalsh

We are looking for healthcare professionals who work with people with #MND have cough and secretion issues to take part in online co-design workshops to develop a clinical tool to support practice. Let us know if you would like to participate! sites.google.com/sheffield.ac.u…

I read about 3-4 of these cases a year. The benefit long term of cervical manipulation is next to nothing. So sad. dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

Old Trafford regeneration will benefit all of the North. By removing freight trains from the city centre, the railways will work better for everyone. By relocating freight terminals to other parts of the North West, growth will be spread. The Government is right to back it. 🙌🏻

So, called my GP at 08.00 for first time in my year of living in Wheately (Oxfordshire) been given an appt for 11.40 and off the phone by 08.02 Will see a paramedic, Marcus, for a perf'd eardrum who can prescribe (if needed). How brilliant is primary care?!💙 HT @rcgp @RoyLilley

Does anyone think framing back pain as a long term condition that needs to be managed, relatively early in a patient's pathway, is helpful?

Very good synopsis of osteoarthritis Highly recommend patients and clinicians read this!

What a load of rubbish that is liked and retweeted by the usual suspects. Don't let the truth get in the way of the #askforadoctor campaign. Advanced practice degrees are regulated.