Centre for Rehabilitation Research in Oxford
Study 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.
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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.
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.
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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
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New clinical tool will help patients with acute ankle sprain
6 November 2018
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OPAL study recruitment ends
31 October 2018
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Dr Lesley Ward is awarded Scientific Article Prize 2017-18
5 September 2018
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BOOST Trial completes recruitment
29 August 2018
Selected Publications
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Dementia And Physical Activity (DAPA) trial of moderate to high intensity exercise training for people with dementia: randomised controlled trial
Lamb SE. et al, (2018), Bmj, k1675 - k1675
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Web-based rehabilitation interventions for people with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review.
Srikesavan C. et al, (2018), Journal of telemedicine and telecare
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Three-Year Follow-up of a Trial of Close Contact Casting vs Surgery for Initial Treatment of Unstable Ankle Fractures in Older Adults
Keene DJ. et al, (2018), Jama, 319, 1274 - 1274
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Exploring physiotherapists' experiences of implementing a cognitive behavioural approach for managing low back pain and identifying barriers to long-term implementation.
Richmond H. et al, (2018), Physiotherapy, 104, 107 - 115
