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ACSM
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American College of Sports Medicine www.acsm.org
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Arthritis
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A disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints
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BASEM
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British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine www.basem.co.uk
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Biomechanical
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The action of external and internal forces on the body or the study of movement
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BJSM
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British Journal of Sports Medicine www.bjsm.bmj.com
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BMJ
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The BMJ (formerly British Medical Journal) www.bmj.com/thebmj
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BOA
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British Orthopaedic Association www.boa.ac.uk
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Collaborator
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A person or organisation who is working alongside the Centre's researchers
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Dissemination
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Spreading the results of a research project to a wide range of people who might find it useful
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Epidemiology
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The study of how often diseases occur in different groups of people and why
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ESCEO
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European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis www.esceo.org
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EULAR
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The European League Against Rheumatism www.eular.org
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Evidence
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Facts or information which indicate that something is true or valid
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FSEM
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Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine www.fsem.co.uk
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INVOLVE
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INVOLVE supports active public involvement in NHS, public health and social care research.
Their role is to bring together expertise, insight and experience in the field of public involvement in research, to advance it as an essential part of the process by which research is identified, prioritised, designed, conducted and disseminated
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IPD Meta-analysis
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Cochrane Methods
IPD meta-analysis is a specific type of systematic review. Rather than extracting summary (aggregate) data from study publications or from investigators, the original research data are sought directly from the researchers responsible for each study. These data can then be re-analysed centrally and combined, if appropriate, in meta-analyses
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MHRA
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Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency www.mhra.gov.uk
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Movement
dysfunction
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Abnormalities of movement and posture that could affect function / performance and possibly lead to pain and/or injury. Correction of movement and/or posture might help to prevent musculoskeletal damage
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NCSEM
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National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine www.lboro.ac.uk/microsites/research/ncsem-em
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NIHR
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National Institute for Health Research www.nihr.ac.uk
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OARSI
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Osteoarthritis Research Society International www.oarsi.org
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Orthopaedics
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The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles
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Osteoarthritis (OA)
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A condition that affects the joints. It is the most common type of arthritis in the UK. The symptoms of osteoarthritis can vary greatly and can lead to pain, stiffness and difficulty doing certain activities.
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Patient and Public Engagement (PPE)
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Where information and knowledge about research is provided and disseminated
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Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)
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INVOLVE defines public involvement in research as research being carried out ‘with’ or ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘to’, ‘about’ or ‘for’ them.
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Patient and Public Participation (PPP)
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Where people take part in a research study
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Physiotherapy
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Helping people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice
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Podiatry
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The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the human foot
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Research
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The term research means different things to different people, but is essentially about finding out new knowledge that could lead to changes to treatments, policies or care
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Researcher
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A person who carries out research. They may do research for a living and be based in a university, hospital or other institution, and/or they may be a service user or carer
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Research grant
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Awards given to enable researchers to carry out a particular piece of research. They might add up to millions of pounds for a major study or a few hundred pounds for a local study
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Rheumatology
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The study of rheumatism, arthritis, and other disorders of the joints, muscles, and ligaments
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Sports Ambassador
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A sportsperson who has given approval to, and has agreed to be a representative of, the Centre
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Symptomatic
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A condition that shows or involves a departure from normal function or feeling which is noticed by a patient
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Translate / translation
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Moving research into regular practice for patient benefit.
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