June 2020 network news
Welcome to our June edition of Network News.
COVA – our Virtual Assistant supporting people with arthritis during COVID-19
We've launched COVA − our COVID-19 Virtual Assistant, to provide additional support to people with arthritis during the pandemic.
Top tips for remote MSK consultations
Diarmaid Ferguson, a clinical specialist in rehabilitation, and Versus Arthritis MSK Champion, shares his top tips for successful remote MSK consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MSK self-management resources at your fingertips
Led by Dr Jonathan Hill of Keele University and funded by Versus Arthritis, the MSK-Tracker project includes a practical list of MSK self-management resources to help you and people with arthritis.
Help young people with arthritis get the most out of their consultations
Our new Arthritis Tracker app enables teens and young adults to rate their arthritis symptoms and gives an overview on sleep, energy levels and activity. It provides summaries for consultations, and helps you, as healthcare professionals, have more productive conversations around treatment and self-management.
Resources for healthcare professionals
We have put together some resources to help both you and people with arthritis. These include a guide to staying active during COVID-19 and new Versus Arthritis educational materials to aid clinical assessment and diagnosis of MSK conditions.
Related information
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The Professional Network
Join our professional network community for health care professionals and transform care for people with arthritis.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and arthritis - where to go for information
If you have arthritis, or care for someone who does, and you’re worried about coronavirus, read the latest advice.
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Arthritis and COVID-19 - your questions answered
Here we've pulled together the latest official advice and guidance to answer your most common questions.
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Clinical assessment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions
Competent history taking and examination are the key to making an accurate diagnosis and assessment of a patient complaining of joint problems. This section covers the key questions you need to consider when making a diagnosis.