For 2024, we are delighted to be sponsoring the ‘contemporary adjuncts’ stream for Therapy Live. A full day for physiotherapy based education, it’s a privilege to be involved.
Amongst the range of amazing talks and expert presenters, we would like to highlight 2 in particular during the ‘contemporary adjuncts’ stream.
Prof Mark Slevin is giving a very topical presentation that covers the use of steroid injection therapies for arthritis. There are more than one type of steroid, and their mode of action within a joint can be different, offering varied safety profiles. Are certain types more suited to certain issues. We are sure Prof Slevin will discuss this and much more in this talk
Jim Carr, Eos Active’s managing director has been asked to cover a topic with the title ‘Hyaluronic Acid is a miracle’!! A very tongue in cheek way to describe HA… This talk is not covering a particular injection, a brand, or type. It is looking at why our own endogenous HA within synovial fluid is key to joint health, and without it, the OA cycle can increase in severity. How do we replace it when it’s no longer being produced? Can we do that effectively? This talk will cover many of these topics.
This unique four-part series is led by, Professor Mark Slevin.
Mark (PhD, FRCPath) is a Professor of Cell Pathology at the Manchester Metropolitan University. He is also a Professor of Pathology at Targu Mures University of Medicine and Pharmacy (Romania) and Weifang University (China). With 280 articles listed in Google Scholar his research interests are focused on cell and tissue regeneration, stem cell biology, and vascular development during healing. He works with scientists and clinicians around the world creating novel therapies to improve the clinical outcome of patients suffering from degenerative disease.
We are honored to be able to present his thoughts and intelligence on these topics. Read more about our series leader – Prof. Mark Slevin
Education is important to us because it is important to you.
‘Understand the Science’ is a live online webinar series that offers the opportunity for something a bit different and a bit deeper. We will be challenging some of the topics often discussed in our community for injection therapies.
Over the 4 episodes we’ll cover the topics below and more:
The function of endogenous HA in the joint
Why HA decreases in OA / during inflammation
How exogenous HA effects the negative biology positively
When do we intervene with an injection during the OA cycle to effect change?
Can nutrition slow OA, or even prevent the onset?
Is endogenous HA sensitive to our nutritional needs
Should we use nutritional supplements to promote endogenous HA?
What role does the microbiome play in OA and RA
The pantheon of injection therapies (mode of action of HA/PRP/MFAT/Hydrogel)
Successfully running an injection clinic, what does it look like?
Cingal® and Monovisc® – Clinically / Biologically / Pharmacologically
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis in practice
The biology of RA versus OA
Injections – HA for RA? Cingal as a safer, longer-lasting option?
To achieve such an event, you need a group of experts with open minds, a wealth of knowledge, and great experience. Ingredients our speakers bring in abundance.
Ep 1. 7pm, 25th April. The Science of Hyaluronic Acid.
The science of endogenous HA and what effect does exogenous HA have in an OA joint
Professor Slevin will kick off the webinar series by giving a detailed understanding of the role Hyaluronic Acid plays in MSK health.
This will include a closer look at our own native HA, the science of how and why it’s important for joint health, and how can we best utilise exogenous HA to supplement OA and painful joints.
Ep 2. 7pm 23rd May. Understanding OA Alongside Nutrition
The OA biology and how nutritional factors such as dietary fats, vitamins, and the microbiome can impact symptoms.
Prof. Slevin will be joined by Ben Steele-Turner for episode 2 to discuss OA biology and how nutrition can play a positive role.
Ben is a MSK Physiotherapist, Registered Associate Nutritionist, and Personal Trainer in Horsham, West Sussex. We recommend following Ben on Instagram, he shares some excellent content. @physiutrition
Ep 3. 7pm 5th June. HA injections Therapies for OA
The science of Cingal and Monovisc alongside the plethora of MSK injectable options
Joining Prof Slevin in Ep. 3 is Mr. Bilal Barkatali, an expert joint preservation and soft tissue knee surgeon in Manchester. Bilal will offer exceptional insight and thoughts on injection therapies, explaining the choices he makes for his patients.
The biology of rheumatoid arthritis and how can injection therapies potentially support this autoimmune condition.
Our expert guest to join Prof. Slevin on this topic is Jack March, a physiotherapist specialising in Rheumatology. With 12 years of experience in the field, he is an extremely respected voice in the healthcare community, sharing his knowledge and expertise on social media while maintaining his dedication as a physiotherapist to rheumatological conditions, supporting his patients to live their best lives.
Each episode will be going live at 7 pm, with approximately 45 minutes of presentations + time for Q&A. Any questions that we don’t get a chance to answer live, we will get back to you after the event is finished.
Anyone who has registered their interest will be sent the link to watch live and also to watch again in case you missed it. Please share this information with any colleagues and clinicians who are currently treating OA patients.
Contact us if you’d like to find out more about the series, the speakers, Eos Active, and our products.
