Another productive MACP executive meeting today in fantastic surrounds! Summary to follow, but a lot of positive things happening and lots coming up. Don’t forget AGM is in November so members get your tickets here and join the exec in celebrating the year gone and discussing the year ahead: macpweb.org/about/agm-2025.a…

As much as I am fascinated and interested in acute cases of clear-cut painful lumbar radiculopathy and neurogenic claudication, with their comfortable explanations, somewhat predictable outcomes and stepped treatment options, this is hardly the clinical reality in most cases. Most patients I see in the clinic have somatic referred pain (non-specific low back-related leg pain), leg pain of uncertain relevance, or co-existent leg pain such as knee pain, hip pain, heel pain. Expect equivocal imaging, equivicol clincial tests, co-morbid health conditions, contradictory communication, and pain that shifts, radiates, and behaves unpredictably. Expect seemingly erroneous symptoms like occasional pins and needles or numbness. Expect that patients will find it difficult to articulate these symptoms in the midst of a turbulent emotional experience. This is clinical life. It’s not a negative take; it’s probably more a case for humility. Clinical research should reflect it. Let’s see more examples of this on social media.

ALL members have your say on a Rehabilitation Matters workshop at this years Therapy Expo!! Look out for a questionnaire in your emails

And that’s a wrap for the 2025 MACP study day! Thank you to all our amazing presenters, attendees, and to the wonderful MACP executive committee and brilliant administrative team, without whose hard work we wouldn’t be able to bring together such an inspiring and thought provoking day! As we reflect on the challenges raised across the day, we must turn to the implementation and support of the ideas and exceptional work out there. A real privilege to have been able to hear from everyone today.

We’re underway with @LaurafinucaneB “The Future Direction of MSK Visionary Statement” - shaking up the opening with a highly engaging key note speech - challenging us to change to meet complex needs with a “do with” approach - YOU are the ones with power to shape the future of healthcare! How do we move from “doing to” to “doing with”?

Back Facts - Do I need a scan? @jpcaneiro discusses this common question. Would you like to know more research based information about back pain? evoolvepaincare.academy/pati… The information provided is general information only and is not medical advice.

Have you heard the buzz about our study day?? We didn’t just throw something together we asked you what you really wanted….and then we made it happen. Listen to Hazel to Hazel and Matt share how it came together & what to look forward to. Book here macpweb.org/events/488/macp-…

Have you got your ticket yet for the @PhysioMACP study day in June? This event promises an exceptional experience with an impressive lineup of speakers and topics that are sure to inspire and educate. Over the next few weeks, we'll dive deeper into the profiles of the fantastic presenters and the exciting subjects they will cover. It's an opportunity you won't want to miss! @sommcourses @PhysioPainAssoc @neiljlangridge @RogerKerry1 @LaurafinucaneB @Mercephysio

BOOKING is now open to ALL members for our fantastic Challenging Concepts in MSK study day with an excellent line up of speakers.Capacity is limited so book now to avoid missing out. Bookings iopen to non-members next week! Book here macpweb.org/events/488/macp-…