All Outputs (2)

The role of physiotherapy in polymyalgia rheumatica in the United Kingdom: a mixed method study (2023)
Thesis
O'Brien, A. V. (2023). The role of physiotherapy in polymyalgia rheumatica in the United Kingdom: a mixed method study. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/674475

Background: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is the commonest rheumatic condition affecting older people, typically treated with glucocorticoids. However, the treatment side-effects including fatigue, anxiety and other alterations in mood, are frequent a... Read More about The role of physiotherapy in polymyalgia rheumatica in the United Kingdom: a mixed method study.

Osteoarthritis and premature mortality: pathways for hand, hip, knee and foot osteoarthritis (2019)
Thesis
Seale, B. (2019). Osteoarthritis and premature mortality: pathways for hand, hip, knee and foot osteoarthritis. (Thesis). Keele University. Retrieved from https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/417802

Purpose: Evidence of an association between osteoarthritis (OA) and mortality is conflicting; differences in definitions and anatomical sites explain some of the discordance. The high frequency and increasing prevalence of OA highlights the need to... Read More about Osteoarthritis and premature mortality: pathways for hand, hip, knee and foot osteoarthritis.