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The epidemiology of polymyalgia rheumatica in primary care: a research protocol (2012)
Journal Article
Roddy, Mallen, Muller, Hider, & Helliwell. (2012). The epidemiology of polymyalgia rheumatica in primary care: a research protocol. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 102 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-13-102

BACKGROUND: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is the commonest inflammatory condition seen in older patients in primary care. To date, however, research has been focused on secondary care cohorts rather than primary care where many patients are exclusivel... Read More about The epidemiology of polymyalgia rheumatica in primary care: a research protocol.

The clinical assessment study of the foot (CASF): study protocol for a prospective observational study of foot pain and foot osteoarthritis in the general population. (2011)
Journal Article
Muller, Roddy, Myers, Thomas, Belcher, & Marshall. (2011). The clinical assessment study of the foot (CASF): study protocol for a prospective observational study of foot pain and foot osteoarthritis in the general population. Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 22 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-4-22

BACKGROUND: Symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) affects approximately 10% of adults aged over 60 years. The foot joint complex is commonly affected by OA, yet there is relatively little research into OA of the foot, compared with other frequently affecte... Read More about The clinical assessment study of the foot (CASF): study protocol for a prospective observational study of foot pain and foot osteoarthritis in the general population..

Onset and persistence of disabling foot pain in community-dwelling older adults over a 3-year period: a prospective cohort study (2011)
Journal Article
Muller, & Roddy. (2011). Onset and persistence of disabling foot pain in community-dwelling older adults over a 3-year period: a prospective cohort study. Journals of Gerontology, Series A, 474 - 480. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glq203

Foot pain and related disability in older adults are common yet understudied problems. This study aimed to determine the onset and persistence of disabling foot pain in community-dwelling older adults over a 3-year period.

The Staffordshire Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Back Assessment (SAMBA) Study: a prospective observational study of patient outcome following referral to a primary-secondary care musculoskeletal interface service (2010)
Journal Article
Jordan, Roddy, Zwierska, Hay, & Hider. (2010). The Staffordshire Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Back Assessment (SAMBA) Study: a prospective observational study of patient outcome following referral to a primary-secondary care musculoskeletal interface service. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 67 -?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-11-67

Background
Recent healthcare policy has shifted the management of musculoskeletal conditions in the UK away from secondary care towards Clinical Assessment and Treatment Services at the primary-secondary care interface. However, little is known abou... Read More about The Staffordshire Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Back Assessment (SAMBA) Study: a prospective observational study of patient outcome following referral to a primary-secondary care musculoskeletal interface service.

The attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of GPs regarding exercise for chronic knee pain: a systematic review (2010)
Journal Article
Roddy. (2010). The attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of GPs regarding exercise for chronic knee pain: a systematic review. BMC Family Practice, 4 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-11-4

Joint pain, specifically chronic knee pain (CKP), is a frequent cause of chronic pain and limitation of function and mobility among older adults. Multiple evidence-based guidelines recommend exercise as a first-line treatment for all patients with CK... Read More about The attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of GPs regarding exercise for chronic knee pain: a systematic review.

Comparative effectiveness of treatment options for subacromial shoulder conditions: A network meta-analysis
Presentation / Conference
Babatunde, Jordan, Van Der Windt, & Roddy. Comparative effectiveness of treatment options for subacromial shoulder conditions: A network meta-analysis. Presented at Global Evidence Summit 1017

Background: Subacromial shoulder conditions (SSCs) account for nearly 70% of all shoulder pain presentations to primary care, affecting one in three persons, half of whom still report pain and functional limitations 12 months post initial diagnosis.... Read More about Comparative effectiveness of treatment options for subacromial shoulder conditions: A network meta-analysis.