ORUK advances understanding of musculoskeletal science, & builds a strong community of experts.
Poor musculoskeletal (MSK) health affects nearly 19 million people across the UK, causing pain, disability, fatigue and often anxiety, depression or social isolation. This already represents a significant burden on people, society and the NHS and demand will only increase as our population continues to age.
Breakthrough innovation
This challenge cannot be solved simply by increasing capacity, but requires new approaches and new ideas for diagnosis and treatment, underpinned by authoritative research studies. ORUK uses its funding to encourage breakthrough research and education programmes in bone, joint and muscle wellbeing and thereby reduce the burden of poor musculoskeletal health on individuals, workplaces and our health system.
ORUK and Green Ginger
ORUK made a hugely generous donation towards the costs of the Green Ginger’s RATLab Tour 2024, and the company has been able to offer the show at zero-cost to primary schools across the South West.
The company hopes that this current activity will be the basis for a long-lasting and mutually beneficial partnership.
