Centre for Rehabilitation Research in Oxford
New clinical tool will help patients with acute ankle sprain
Patients arriving at hospital emergency departments with acute ankle sprains can expect more timely advice and follow-up care in future after researchers in Oxford developed a new tool that will aid clinical decisions on treatment.
Read moreModerate to high intensity exercise does not slow cognitive decline in people with dementia
Moderate to high intensity exercise does not slow cognitive (mental) impairment in older people with dementia, finds a trial published by The BMJ today.
Read moreStudy confirms close contact casting offers alternative to surgery in unstable ankle fractures in older people
A study has confirmed that a new form of casting offers an alternative to invasive surgery in older people who have unstable ankle fractures.
Read moreAbout Us
Centre for Rehabilitation Research in Oxford, a multidisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians undertaking high quality research into how exercise and physiotherapy can be used to support the rehabilitation of patients with acute musculoskeletal injures or chronic conditions.
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We carry out important applied research improving the lives of patients through musculoskeletal rehabilitation. We are leading research into how exercise and physiotherapy can be used to support the rehabilitation of patients with acute musculoskeletal injures such as a fracture or sprain, and patients with chronic conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or persistent back pain. We look at how structured physical activity can be offered as an effective method of rehabilitation for patients either alongside, or as an alternative to, standard medication.
Founded in 2012
PATIENT FOCUSED research
International IMPACT on healthcare
TEAM
A multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, hand therapists, CBT practitioners, clinical academics and clinical trials management staff
RESEARCH
We conduct a number of clinical trials and studies across a range of specialties and themes. Read more about our work, and link to trial-specific pages
THERAPIST RESOURCES
Our work focuses on the development of effective interventions for implementation in the NHS. Find out more and access the materials
Latest News
Platelet rich plasma found to be of no benefit in treating torn Achilles tendon
20 November 2019
New research from the University of Oxford has shown that platelet rich plasma (PRP) is not effective in treating acute Achilles tendon ruptures.
Two NDORMS researchers receive Versus Arthritis Fellowships
13 November 2019
Two Versus Arthritis Fellowships have been awarded to NDORMS researchers for the study of frozen shoulder and for management of osteoarthritis among the oldest adults.
New Cochrane review on exercise for prevention of falls in older people
1 February 2019
New research published in the Cochrane Library today provides strong evidence that falls in people over sixty-years old can be prevented by exercise programmes.
CBT-O protocol published
17 December 2018
Protocol for an overview of systematic reviews into the effectiveness of CBT
New clinical tool will help patients with acute ankle sprain
6 November 2018
Patients arriving at hospital emergency departments with acute ankle sprains can expect more timely advice and follow-up care in future after researchers in Oxford developed a new tool that will aid clinical decisions on treatment.
OPAL study recruitment ends
31 October 2018
Dr Lesley Ward is awarded Scientific Article Prize 2017-18
5 September 2018
Higher standards for yoga research. The prestigious ISCMR Scientific Article Prize in Complementary and Integrative Medicine is awarded for Lesley's research into yoga for the management of pain and sleep in rheumatoid arthritis.
Selected Publications
Caregiver interventions for adults discharged from hospital: systematic review & meta-analysis
SMITH T. et al, Journal of the american geriatrics society
Development and delivery of the BOOST (Better Outcomes for Older adults with Spinal Trouble) intervention for older adults with neurogenic claudication.
Ward L. et al, (2019), Physiotherapy, 105, 262 - 274
Effectiveness of cognitive-behavioural therapy: a protocol for an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Fordham B. et al, (2018), Bmj open, 8
Prognostic models for identifying risk of poor outcome in people with acute ankle sprains: the SPRAINED development and external validation study.
Keene DJ. et al, (2018), Health technol assess, 22, 1 - 112
Web-based rehabilitation interventions for people with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review.
Srikesavan C. et al, (2019), J telemed telecare, 25, 263 - 275
