Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disorders Advisory Group - Autumn Study Day 2025

Giving Osteoarthritis the Thumbs Up!

Are you looking to strengthen your knowledge and skills in supporting people living with hand osteoarthritis? Join us for our upcoming study day where we will explore evidence based approaches and practical interventions for hand osteoarthritis management in OT practice.

Date: Thursday 30th October 2025

Time: 8.45am - 3.45pm

Location: Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, Saint James's Hospital, Dublin 8

What you will gain: 

• An up-to-date overview of international guidelines on hand osteoarthritis management 
• Presentation from Victoria Jansen from Keele University on the TOPS Study(Thumb Osteoarthritis Prognosis for Self-Management) 
• Practical workshop on osteoarthritis group interventions in Ireland
• Update on medical management of inflammatory osteoarthritis
• Practical session on kinesiology taping for hand osteoarthritis management.

Who should attend: Anyone interested in expanding their clinical skills to support people living with hand osteoarthritis. 

Spaces are limited - book early to secure your place.

Lunch included! 

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