Dr Lyndsay Alexander's Projects (9)

Systematic Review of Health Impact of Waiting for Arthroplasty and Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Interventions to reduce health impact, “Waiting Well for Arthroplasty Jan 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025

Exercise Prescription for Tendinopathy: A Qualitative Exploratory Study Apr 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
Following on from the findings of our NIHR-funded large evidence synthesis project on Exercise for Tendinopathy, this study will address one of the research recommendations by exploring the prescription of resistance exercise for common tendinopathie... Read More about Exercise Prescription for Tendinopathy: A Qualitative Exploratory Study.

Development of a pre-rehabilitation program informed by cognitive behavioural therapy (pR-CBT) to improve outcomes in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) Apr 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2024
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common and effective treatments for severe knee osteoarthritis, with >100,000 knee replacements performed in the UK annually. Despite success in reduction of pain after knee replacements, around 1 in 5... Read More about Development of a pre-rehabilitation program informed by cognitive behavioural therapy (pR-CBT) to improve outcomes in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

The experience and impact of remote service provision during COVID-19 to inform sustainable high-quality Allied Health Professions (AHP) service delivery models in NHS Grampian Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2024
Allied Health Professionals provide vital diagnostic, rehabilitative and preventive interventions to the population. AHPs in NHS Grampian embraced new ways of working in response to COVID-19, which included the rapid deployment of remote AHP service... Read More about The experience and impact of remote service provision during COVID-19 to inform sustainable high-quality Allied Health Professions (AHP) service delivery models in NHS Grampian.

Developing sustainable models of rehabilitation for long-term effects of COVID-19 in Scotland May 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2023
Studies estimate that 10–35% of people with COVID-19 experience disabling clinical symptoms following the acute phase of their illness (long-covid). Scottish Government figures estimate that there are already 5,330-18,655 citizens with long-covid, ma... Read More about Developing sustainable models of rehabilitation for long-term effects of COVID-19 in Scotland.

Technology for falls prevention in the hospital setting: a mixed method synthesis of the evidence to inform best practice. Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019
Falls are a major public health issue, affecting many people. Falls are more common in older people and with the ageing population, falls will become an increasing problem. Falls in the hospital setting can cause distress, injury and even death. It i... Read More about Technology for falls prevention in the hospital setting: a mixed method synthesis of the evidence to inform best practice..

A collaborative approach to community based exercise provision for people with Parkinson’s Jun 1, 2019 - Dec 1, 2023
Exercise for People with Parkinson’s is a key ingredient for effective management, improving muscle strength, balance, walking, fitness, function, cognition and depression. Some evidence suggests that participation in regular exercise may limit the... Read More about A collaborative approach to community based exercise provision for people with Parkinson’s.

Exercise Therapy for the Treatment of Tendinopathies Mar 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2023
A systematic review of studies that have used exercise for the treatment of tendinopathy.
Tendinopathy is a common disorder that can affect any tendon in the body causing pain, swelling and disability. Most tendinopathies are managed conservatively... Read More about Exercise Therapy for the Treatment of Tendinopathies.

Digital intervention for self-management following total knee replacement surgery: a pilot study Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is a common procedure and is on the increase. While TKR surgery is considered to be cost-effective and improves quality of life, pain and function for patients, there is a need to identify effective post-operative... Read More about Digital intervention for self-management following total knee replacement surgery: a pilot study.