More accurate information for patients thanks to physio spinal team research

Image: Torbay and South Devon NHS' spinal physio team
Torbay and South Devon NHS' physiotherapy spinal team (from l-r; Alan Potts, Amanda Wreford-Brown. Martin Fancutt, Dan Stuart, Graham Neal)

Published: 22 June 2023

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust’s physiotherapy spinal team have contributed to a national study which aims to help clinicians provide more accurate information to people with sciatica.

The team have been taking part in the POiSE research study. Led by Dr Siobhan Stynes at Keele University, the study looks at factors which indicate what the outcome will be for people with sciatica after they receive an epidural spinal injection.

This research will mean clinicians can offer better, more accurate information about treatment options and identify who is more likely to benefit from these injections.

The team have been celebrating after recently reaching their recruitment target. This was the first study undertaken by the team, led by Associate Principal Investigator (API), Martin Fancutt. Martin recently spoke to NIHR about his experience with the NIHR scheme.

For more information about how people can get involved with research in Torbay and South Devon, visit the research page.