MSK Hub

Following the success of our previous national MSK conferences at Therapy Expo, we are delighted to announce the MSK Hub. This year's theme, 'Rehabilitation Matters', will focus on the clinical, practical, and innovative elements of rehabilitation.

This year's MSK Hub is in partnership with...

British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT)
Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM)
Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP)

Why Rehabilitation Matters?

Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, including arthritis and chronic pain, affect around one-third of the UK adult population. These conditions are one of the biggest contributors to years lived with disability (YLDs), the third most common reason for working days lost, and are associated with a higher prevalence of multi-morbidities. The impact on individuals' everyday lives, our healthcare systems, and society is substantial.

As the number of people living with multiple long-term conditions (LTCs) in the UK increases, rehabilitation becomes crucial for improving health outcomes, helping individuals stay at work, and optimising supported self-management. Currently, 43% of people in the UK are managing an LTC, and 13.4 million people in England have at least two LTCs, including MSK conditions. By 2035, it is projected that two-thirds of adults aged 65 years and older will have two or more LTCs.

Despite its importance, rehabilitation has often been treated as an afterthought rather than a core component of healthcare. Millions in the UK miss out on vital rehabilitation services due to long waiting times, poor access, underfunded services, health inequalities, and fragmented rehabilitation services across the healthcare system and MSK multi-professional teams.

With one-third of the UK adult population living with MSK conditions, effective and accessible rehabilitation is crucial. Effective rehabilitation is essential not only for survival but for enabling individuals to live well, stay active, and enjoy a better quality of life. It is time to prioritize rehabilitation as a fundamental aspect of healthcare to address the growing needs of those living with MSK conditions and other LTCs.

Why attend?

Expert Collaboration: Featuring leading MSK organisations including FSEM, MACP, and BASRaT.
Diverse clinically relevant topics: Including manual therapy, diagnosis and assessment, exercise and sport rehabilitation; both grassroots and professional, digital innovation, personalised care, and more.
Current evidence and clinical consideration: Gain the most up-to-date evidence and hear innovative projects and case studies at local and national level.
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI): Discuss EDI lens in rehabilitation and practical consideration.
Interactive Sessions: Engage in our NEW 'Campfire' session for knowledge sharing and debates.
Networking: Connect with a wide range of MSK professionals.

Conference highlights:

Keynote Lectures: Four inspiring keynote lectures from national and international subject matter experts.
Breakout Sessions: 12 interactive sessions covering the latest clinical topics and evidence in MSK rehabilitation.

Who is the conference for?

The conference is open to all clinical professionals who work in MSK, such as:

MSK physiotherapists at all levels, from the start of their career right up to consultant level
AHPs such as podiatrists, nurses, paramedics, dietitians, occupational therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors
First contact practitioners (FCPs)
Advanced practice practitioners (APPs)
Sport Rehabilitators
Medical doctors such as Sports and Exercise Medicine (SEM) doctors, GPs with an MSK extended role, rheumatologists, pain specialists, orthopaedic surgeons, or those who have an interest in MSK and are keen to join the workforce

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