TreatSMA hosted another Physio with Marion session on Sunday, and thanks to Marion and all of those who took part in asking questions. This week Marion focused on taping.
Taping is a vital tool in terms of managing neuromuscular conditions. It can help with swelling, pain, exercises but there are also lots of pitfalls. In this episode Marion talks about all of the different types that are available and techniques on how to use them. Below is also a table of what tape to use for what purposes.
Currently, there are two approved treatments for SMA: risdiplam and nusinersen. These treatments were initially approved temporarily under Managed Access Agreements while the NHS and NICE gathered data to assess their cost-effectiveness. Now, as these agreements come to an end, both treatments face a crucial review.
SMA UK are proud to join together with Treat SMA and MDUK to bring you this webinar about NICE’s upcoming Multi Technology Assessment for Spinraza and Risdiplam. 2024 sees the end of the managed access agreements (MAAs) for the two treatments. An expert committee will gather to assess the new clinical and real-world evidence, along…
This year the Managed Access Agreement for Spinraza and Risdiplam expires. The MAA was put in place five years ago so the pharmaceutical companies could gather more evidence to resubmit to NICE for approval on the NHS with Biogen extending their MAA by a year.
