The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine

29/08/2026

If you are thinking about doing one of our courses, whether thats a Foundation Course, Injection Therapy or one of our 1-day courses,⬇ is an updated list of upcoming courses. Bookings can be made via the website https://sommcourses.org/

28/08/2026

Have you seen the recent Physical Activity Guidelines from the UK Chief Medical Officer? If not, see ⬇
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/physical-activity-guidelines-uk-chief-medical-officers-report/uk-chief-medical-officers-physical-activity-guidelines

27/08/2026

If you see cervical radiculopathy then the recent prospective diagnostic accuracy study ⬇ is worth a read. They identified a new cluster of tests with very high diagnostic value👍
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1413355526000067?via%3Dihub

21/08/2026

Do you refer people on for Carpal Tunnel release or see them post surgery? If so, then the findings of the recent systematic review with meta-analysis ⬇ is well worth a read👍. It looks at the neural recovery post surgery and the time frames associated with this -it can take a long time for recovery to occur

OBJECTIVE: The primary aim was to quantify changes in structural and functional nerve parameters following carpal tunnel release (CTR). The secondary aims were to describe recovery trajectories and describe the regenerative capacity of the median nerve. DESIGN: Prognosis systematic review with meta-...

20/08/2026

Our new Spinal Manual Therapy 1-day Masterclass has been very popular. It has been enjoyable to teach on, the feedback has been great (see below) and we loved doing it😀. The date of the next Spinal masterclass day is the 13th February 2027 in Liverpool -so pencil that in your diary as it will fill up!. For more info, visit https://sommcourses.org/product/spinal-manual-therapy-masterclass/.👍

"The course was brilliant — both educators were fantastic. They explained everything clearly, using both layman’s and medical terms, making it concise, easy to follow, and packed with useful information. They provided clear recommendations, outlining the pros and cons of different practices, and offered a really holistic, well-rounded approach to assessment, treatment, and long-term management.''

''The support throughout was incredible, and the manual treatment sessions were especially helpful — I can’t wait to use what I’ve learned in clinic next week. ''

''The course introduced me to new assessment techniques, manual therapy treatments, and fresh ideas for managing acute, sub-acute, and chronic patients. The educators were open-minded, approachable, and encouraging with their advice and recommendations for current and future practice.''

''I’m extremely grateful for today’s training — it was invaluable.

19/08/2026

Is it relevant to distinguish Scapulo-Thoracic Abnormal Motion (STAM) type in professional overhead athletes? The recent study ⬇ found that STAM was not associated with higher pain scores, a higher GIRD rate, or lower Kerlan-Jobe or ASES scores.https://jsesinternational.org/article/S2666-6383%2826%2900144-1/fulltext

18/08/2026

Does high impact exercise increase the risk of joint replacement? The recent study ⬇ found that high impact exercise was associated with a substantially lower risk of THR, and did not increase TKR risk. Clinicians may consider recommending
higher-impact activities for individuals with hip OA, and supporting continued participation in knee OA when symptoms, capacity and patient goals allow.👍
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/early/2026/07/01/bjsports-2026-111824.full.pdf

17/08/2026

We talk a lot about 'Shared decision-making' on our Foundation courses. Shared decision-making is a widely promoted approach, yet clinicians, typically supportive in principle, find it difficult to implement because of concerns and barriers they commonly encounter in practice.Check out the recent article ⬇ that discusses this concept in more depth👍
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-025-09707-z