A husband/father, a runner and a physio/researcher/PhD candidate @Uni_Newcastle! Member of @centrephl

Joined March 2019
New paper out today. Important information for anyone working in the orthopaedic/musculoskeletal space. Thanks to the team who helped get this over the line.... @cmwillow @stevekamper1
Many patients waiting long periods for #orthopaedic surgery consults have multiple risk factors for other #chronicdiseases, presenting an untapped opportunity to improve their health before surgery, new research finds: doi.org/10.17061/phrp3345231… @cmwillow @SimonDavidson88 @UCRH_NC
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The ANZBACK public lecture is on the 23rd October. Come along to hear world experts discussing some of the latest research on low back pain. Register for the in-person event using QR code in image. Info on how to register for the live stream will be up in the next few days.
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Hi #IDTwitter et al - If you know anyone in Australia who might be interested in running the new #ROADMAP_trial on prosthetic joint infection as the project manager, please send them this link! seek.com.au/job/69731238Hi
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Are you a researcher involved in musculoskeletal research? What knowledge do musculoskeletal researchers need in order to conduct high quality clinical trials? Tell us your thoughts so we can design an e-learning course Visit: redcap.link/anzmusc
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Join us 23rd Oct in Sydney for a Media Training event. It's our pleasure to have Sarah Brooker from @scienceinpublic presenting two forums inc. panel discussion and interactive presentations & feedback. Such a valuable opportunity, don't miss out! Rego: tinyurl.com/2afkmnph
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ANZBACK will be hosting an in-person public event on the evening of Monday 23rd October to discuss some of the latest research in low back pain management completed by members of our team. The event is free. All are welcome. Register to attend: eventbrite.com.au/e/anzback-…
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We are very excited to share the first glimpse of our #ANZMUSCmeeting program (subject to slight changes), October 24th & 25th in Coogee, Sydney. 🌟Register before midnight 24th July to avoid a price increase tinyurl.com/2afkmnph We hope that you can join us!
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📢 Recordings of the #FallsForum23, including all sessions, are now freely available on our website! 🎬👉 Check it out here: buff.ly/3mCY7Oi #FallPrevention #HealthyAgeing #BehaviourChange #Policy
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Congrats @Caitlin_Jones_, @DrChristineLin and team. Fantastic achievement
📢Out today in @Lancet: major @msk_health led trial finds #opioids NOT effective for people with acute back and/or neck pain. This is the largest placebo controlled trial of its kind. doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(2… #OPALtrial #backpain #neckpain
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What does high value care for musculoskeletal conditions mean and how do you apply it in practice? A consensus statement from a research network of physiotherapists in New South Wales, Australia bmjopen.bmj.com/content/bmjo…
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Check out the latest updates from the Alliance on the case for better #healthcare for #rural Australians #ruralhealthoz See our other infographics at ruralhealth.org.au/infograph… @SusiTegen
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ANZMUSC Scientific Meeting registration is now open (Oct 24th & 25th @coogeesurfclub). A media training event will also be offered on the 23rd at no additional cost for meeting attendees (more details to follow). REGISTER NOW -> tinyurl.com/z5p9738d
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I just completed my Flutracking survey this week - join me and 80,000+ people tracking flu across Australia and New Zealand at ctt.ec/ASNH3+ #publichealth #flu
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Excited to be presenting a poster at #CCCV23 about a little side project I am working on looking at cycling safety in the Newcastle region. Come get a lollipop and tell me where on the body ORIFs are most common for those admitted with a cycling injury...
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Elsevier is losing editors
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Happy International Nurses Day to all the amazing nurses out there! Special thanks to all those amazing nurses that helped me survive my years on the hospital wards. I may be biased, but I think I'm lucky to be married to one of the best out there--> @MelDavidson862
Happy International Nurses Day! With compassion, care & commitment nurses truly lead the way in health, providing exceptional care for every person, every day. To all of the nurses working with NSW Health thank you for the difference you make to our communities. #IND2023
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Clinicians, don't miss out on this exciting opportunity....
Are you a physiotherapist with an awesome research idea, but unsure where to begin? RIPN are offering one-on-one research mentorship and the chance to present your idea at our upcoming showcase night. Click here for more information: tinyurl.com/2mc8h9s7
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Massive shortage of allied health staff in rural areas around Australia.....
Rural areas have fewer #alliedhealth workers. These areas need an additional 21,357 FTE personnel in allied health professions to match major cities on a per-population basis, Department of #Finance quotes the Alliance: bit.ly/3nzWtgQ #ruralhealthoz
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Can't wait to sit down and read this with my morning coffee tomorrow.
Our RESTORE trial found large and sustained effects for Cognitive Functional Therapy compared to usual care. Great news for people with chronic low back pain. protect-au.mimecast.com/s/pa…
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