All Outputs (6)

Physiotherapy for the Management of Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Results From a UK Cross‐Sectional Survey (2025)
Journal Article
O'Brien, A. V., Muller, S., Liddle, J., Thomas, M. J., & Mallen, C. D. (2025). Physiotherapy for the Management of Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Results From a UK Cross‐Sectional Survey. Musculoskeletal Care, 23(3), Article e70155. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.70155

Introduction: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) international management guidelines advocate patient education and individualised exercises but lack evidence and physiotherapy practice for PMR is unknown. PMR is typically treated with glucocorticoids, but... Read More about Physiotherapy for the Management of Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Results From a UK Cross‐Sectional Survey.

Clinical and cost-effectiveness of individualised exercises and foot orthoses in the treatment of plantar heel pain: protocol for the TREADON randomised multi-arm multi-stage adaptive trial (2025)
Other
Thomas, M. J., Hughes, G., Cooke, K., Butler-Walley, S., Marshall, E., Bowyer, L., Wathall, S., Smith, J., Lawton, S. A., Brammar, J., Burnett, T., Drake, C., Foster, N. E., Hendry, G. J., Holden, M. A., Jaki, T., Joseph, R., Keenan, A.-M., Kigozi, J., Lewis, M., …Roddy, E. (2025). Clinical and cost-effectiveness of individualised exercises and foot orthoses in the treatment of plantar heel pain: protocol for the TREADON randomised multi-arm multi-stage adaptive trial

Plantar heel pain (PHP) is the most common soft tissue foot condition and impairs mobility, physical function, ability to work, and quality of life. Systematic reviews highlight a need for high-quality randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of exercises... Read More about Clinical and cost-effectiveness of individualised exercises and foot orthoses in the treatment of plantar heel pain: protocol for the TREADON randomised multi-arm multi-stage adaptive trial.

P103 Evaluation of an online learning module from the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society to support the self-management of pain and flares in people with rheumatoid arthritis (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Scott, I. C., Ryan, S., Levey, G., Thomas, M. J., Hider, S., & Bosworth, A. (2025, April). P103 Evaluation of an online learning module from the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society to support the self-management of pain and flares in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Poster presented at British Society for Rheumatology Annual Conference 2025, Manchester Central Convention Complex, Manchester, England, UK

Background/Aims Many people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have chronic pain and arthritis flares. Supporting their self-management of these disease impacts is therefore crucial to improving their quality of life. To address this, the National RA Soc... Read More about P103 Evaluation of an online learning module from the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society to support the self-management of pain and flares in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

333 IDENTIFYING OSTEOARTHRITIS FLARES USING PRIMARY CARE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD FREE TEXT (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Parry, E., Saker, D., Jordan, K., Bailey, J., Hill, J., & Thomas, M. (2025, April). 333 IDENTIFYING OSTEOARTHRITIS FLARES USING PRIMARY CARE ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD FREE TEXT. Presented at 2025 OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Incheon, South Korea

Physical Impairments in People With Gout: A Scoping Review (2025)
Journal Article
Kumar, P., Buckley, J., Roddy, E., & Thomas, M. J. (2025). Physical Impairments in People With Gout: A Scoping Review. Musculoskeletal Care, 23(2), 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1002/msc.70103

Introduction: Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. It is predominantly managed with pharmacological interventions, and physical impairments in people with gout have seldom been studied. We aimed to identify gout‐related physical im... Read More about Physical Impairments in People With Gout: A Scoping Review.

Anxiety, Fear, and Kinesiophobia: Challenges Faced by UK Physiotherapists in Managing Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Findings from a Qualitative Study (2025)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
O’Brien, A., Muller, S., Liddle, J., Thomas, M., & Mallen, C. (2025, March). Anxiety, Fear, and Kinesiophobia: Challenges Faced by UK Physiotherapists in Managing Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Findings from a Qualitative Study. Presented at Midlands Rheumatology Society Spring Meeting, British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire