Transformation Directorate

Promoting good MSK health and wellbeing

Digital solutions to support people to maintain and improve their own health and wellbeing and physical activity

Case studies

Using technology to offer remote consultations to patients

Using technology to offer remote consultations to patients

East Lancashire Therapies Directorate uses video consultation and text messaging software to maintain service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Web-based exercise prescription to provide home exercise programmes

Web-based exercise prescription to provide home exercise programmes

Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust physiotherapy outpatients have implemented a web-based and mobile app exercise prescription programme.
Virtual management of an education and exercise programme for chronic joint pain

Virtual management of an education and exercise programme for chronic joint pain

An evidence-based group intervention adapted to allow patients to access it at home.
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Using text messages to communicate with patients in a musculoskeletal service during COVID-19

A retrospective review of text message communication for a musculoskeletal service during COVID-19.
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Transforming community venues and leisure centres into musculoskeletal (MSK) health and wellbeing hubs

A digital personalised exercise programme for people living with MSK conditions.
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Remote pain management programme for persistent musculoskeletal pain

A remote pain management programme after referral from a chronic pain, rheumatology, or surgical clinic.
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Rehabilitation after knee replacement surgery using remote monitoring and wearable technology

Using wearable technology to optimise patients for surgery and help recovery after joint replacement.

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Primary and community musculoskeletal adult services restoration principles

NHS England (NHSE) outlines key principles to inform the restoration of primary and community musculoskeletal (MSK) services both within the context of the Third Phase NHS response to the Coronavirus pandemic and reflecting the ambitions of the Long Term Plan. The document is available in the musculoskeletal section of the Elective Care Community of Practice website. You can view the restoration principles by joining the community (account required).


Disclaimer

These case studies summarise user and patient experiences with digital solutions along the relevant care pathway. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the apps and digital tools referenced are not supplied, distributed or endorsed by NHS England or the Department of Health and Social Care and such parties are not liable for any injury, loss or damage arising from their use.

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