Nina’s Story Thinking back now, I feel like there has always been pain in at least one part of my body. It really came to a head with issues I was having with my right ankle which had been on and off for a while then became quite debilitating. I’d seen a podiatrist, visited an osteopath for…
Elizabeth’s Story Elizabeth Takyi is a podcast presenter, lecturer, neurodiversity storyteller, and Arthritis Action Trustee. Many people’s lives changed over the pandemic, but I think mine did more than most. I was a very active person, I walked everywhere, played volleyball and netball and was never sitting still. I could beat my kids on the race track,…
Graham’s Story A senior leader in education, Graham, age 51, was diagnosed in 2019 with osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia. He talks about his personal journey and his aim to stay fit and active into old age. Being active and enjoying sport is in my blood, I have been involved in a huge range of sports from a…
Launch of Key Report into Health Benefits of MSK Hubs 9 September 2024 Transforming gyms into community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Hubs offers hope to millions in pain We are pleased to announce the publication of the report “Transforming Gyms into Community Musculoskeletal (MSK) Hubs” in partnership with ukactive, Good Boost, Orthopaedic Research UK and ESCAPE-pain. The report highlights the findings from a two-year pilot project…
Kaytie’s Story I was just 13 when I started getting a range of symptoms including rashes, fatigue, joint pain and stiffness that baffled doctors and were mostly attributed to being post-viral. I then spent the next two years being tested for a range of conditions as my symptoms continued to worsen. I was passionate about drama…
