Cervical spine and muscle adaptation after spaceflight and relationship to herniation risk

Astronauts are at increased risk of intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation when they return to Earth, and this may occur in both the neck and back regions. The risk of IVD herniation in the neck region is over 21 times more likely in astronauts than in the general population. Several factors could potentially explain this increased risk of IVD herniation following space … Continue reading “Cervical spine and muscle adaptation after spaceflight and relationship to herniation risk”

Funding awarded to Dr Khatibi

Dr Khatibi, a senior research fellow at CPR Spine, received seed funding from EUniWell (European University for Well-Being). Project TransWell is aimed to investigate available opportunities for students in academic institutions to pursue their careers outside academia. This project examines available career services and the perceived gap between them and the requirements of the job … Continue reading “Funding awarded to Dr Khatibi”

First PPIE event in 2022 and our new website

Our first PPIE Group meeting in 2022 was held via Zoom on Friday 4th March. We had three speakers, the first of which was Michael Mansfield who made a request for PPIE input for the MSc Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy degree. This is an excellent example of how PPIE is important to shape the training of … Continue reading “First PPIE event in 2022 and our new website”