Energy Projects in Milton Keynes: Energy Consultative Unit Progress Report 1976-1981

The Energy Consultative Unit was a joint Open University/MKDC body set up by Professor Jake Chapman, founder of the OU Energy Research Group. This report describes the work carried out on energy-related projects in Milton Keynes over the period 1976-1981, many of them involving the Open University. After a short explanation of how energy is used in the UK, the report introduces the Energy Consultative Unit projects and summarises the main conclusions drawn from the Unit's work. It then describes the projects on which the Unit has worked and summarises other energy projects under way in the new city. It does not go into the projects in detail, but there are a number of technical reports available for people who want to study them in more depth, and these are listed in the back of the report. The projects represent the work of a considerable number of people and a list of acknowledgements, indicating who should be contacted for further information, is also set out at the back of the report

Kinesiology Tape: Patient perceptions in the reduction of pain

Introduction: The justification for using Kinesiology Tape (K Tape) as a pain relieving ergogenic aid, post injury, remains uncertain (Williams et al. 2012) with its effects still being established (Lim and Tay, 2015). The aim of the study was to investigate patient’s perceptions of K tape in the reduction of pain post injury. Method: Following University ethical approval a focus group informed the development of a 17 point questionnaire around the perceived magnitude and timing of pain reduction. The questionnaire was posted on social media sites inviting patients, who had used K tape specifically for pain relief (inclusion criteria), to complete. Results: One hundred and fifty two replies were received (male =57; female = 93). One hundred respondents (67.5%) reported using K tape to reduce pain following an injury that occurred in a sport or exercise activity. The most common site for the application of K tape was the lower limb (53.3%) while the back and upper limb recorded 15.8% and 14.5% respectively. A total of 113 (74.8%) respondents noted an immediate perceived reduction in pain (within 60mins) whilst 147 (96.7%) noted a reduction of pain within 48hrs. Seventy nine (52.3%) respondents noted an overall pain reduction of 50% or more. Of those who experienced a reduction in pain 76.8% also had additional treatment. Respondents further reported: reduced pain during load bearing activity; improved posture; reduction in swelling; improved circulation; increased support and cushioning; and increased mobility. Discussion: A perceived immediate reduction in pain was noted from the results. The combination of pre-treatment and K tape application could influence the immediate reduction in pain and its magnitude. The results suggest that the site of application does not appear to affect the perceived influence on pain reduction however application technique and tape quantity could be influencing factors based on the purported mechanisms of K tape (Williams et al., 2012). Respondent’s comments imply a confidence in the treatment process that could be credited to the K tape post treatment. The use of K tape to maintain the effects of the therapists’ treatment would seem valuable. Rehabilitation practitioners can be confident that K Tape is beneficial based on patients’ perceived reduction in pain. References: Lim ECW and Tay MGX (2015). Kinesio taping in musculoskeletal pain and disability that lasts for more than 4 weeks: is it time to peel off the tape and throw it out with the sweat? British Journal of Sports Medicine.0: 1-15. Williams, S., Whatman, C., Hume, P.A. and Sheerin, K. (2012) Kinesio taping in treatment and prevention of sports injuries: a meta-analysis of the evidence for its effectiveness. Sports Medicine. Vol. 42, No. 2: 153-164

Running smoothly

Sarah Catlow, MFHT and Lance Doggart, MFHT discuss running injuries and prevention strategies

Bringing golf injury prevention to the fore

El curso de Costos y Procesos de los Proyectos Gráficos es de carácter teórico - práctico y desarrolla la competencia específica de Emprendimiento y es capstone de la competencia general de Razonamiento Cuantitativo.La capacidad que posee el diseñador gráfico de desarrollar propuestas creativas desde la concepción hasta su ejecución se ve sumamente favorecida cuando se posee un verdadero conocimiento cuantitativo de las variables que permite dimensionar de manera eficiente los costos y procesos de los proyecto gráfico

Linford Low Energy Houses

This is the final report on the performance of 8 low-energy, passive solar houses at Great Linford, Milton Keynes, monitored by the Open University Energy Research Group (ERG), for the Milton Keynes Development Corporation (MKDC), under contract to the Energy Technology Support Unit (ETSU) at Harwell.[The smaller file contains the Executive Summary; the larger file contains the main report, excluding the Executive Summary]

Understand how radial shockwave therapy can help in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders

his article discusses the role that the relatively new treatment modality of radial shockwave therapy (RSWT) can play in rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders. The study presents empirical evidence on the benefits of RSWT in the short term for treating lower limb injuries as measured by perceived reduction in pain and increased functional mobility. This article highlights how effectively RSWT can be used in the early treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and the importance and continued use of traditional rehab modalities following RSWT. You can test your knowledge of the subject using our elearning assessment and include the resulting certificate in your CPD portfolio, as well as print out our professionally produced patient information leaflet to give to your patients