Dr Eda Tonga
@edatonga
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Physio, PhD, Researcher in digital health @pstep_uk @Unbiased891557 @uniofleicester @LDC_tweets @leicesterBRC #Digitalhealth #PhysicalActivitiy and #exercise
Leicester, United Kingdom
Joined August 2012
Great to see a dedicated panel on integrating air pollution into patient care at #ERS2025 🌫️➡️🫁 A vital step toward holistic management in respiratory health! #AirPollution #PatientCare #RespiratoryHealth
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#ERS2025 Poster Alert! PSTEP project presented a systematic review of physical activity guidelines in cardiorespiratory diseases & the first stage of the PSTEP Guide! 💪🫁 #PhysicalActivity #CardiorespiratoryHealth @REvans_Breathe @pstep_uk
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Great first session on #LongCovid at @EuroRespSoc with @REvans_Breathe flying the flag for @UoLRespSci and @PHOSP_COVID - making the case for trials that treat the underlying mechanisms of Long Covid 🦠 🔬
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I am thrilled to announce that our latest research, "Perspectives on #physicalactivity among women with #fibromyalgia: a qualitative study", has just been published in the Journal of Public Health! Thanks to @edatonga! @SpringerNature 🔗 https://t.co/pPwOXqER3e
#HealthSciences
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Journal of Public Health - This study aimed to understand physical activity (PA) behaviors and beliefs in fibromyalgia (FM) patients to address intervention needs. A qualitative...
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Great to see our systematic review evaluating physical activity guidelines in T2 diabetes published, led by @edatonga as part of the @pstep_uk project. https://t.co/D6Xnkvk5lm
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The Unbiased Study, led by professor May Ng and Dr. Natalie Darko at University of Leicester, is recruiting children to understand barriers to use diabetes technology. Funded by @DiabetesUK
At just 2 yo, Theia-Belle is a shining example & role model for many little ones diagnosed with #T1D & embracing the #hybridclosedloop at such a tender age. She is on the #Omnipod5 & is loving it🥰 (full consent from mom to post-conversation is with mom in #diabetes clinic) #HCL
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Physiotherapy volunteers will play a leading role in @LondonMarathon's medical services on Sunday. 200+ qualified and student physios led by @liznicholls2012 will be along the course and @UniHertsPhysio students will support athletes with post race massages.
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!!!Opioids not effective, clinicaly already known evidence. Ask your physio to 🏃♀️
📢Out today in @Lancet: major @msk_health led trial finds #opioids NOT effective for people with acute back and/or neck pain. This is the largest placebo controlled trial of its kind. https://t.co/F78sOPf4OW
#OPALtrial #backpain #neckpain
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@pstep_uk We love this!
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It's here! 30 consensus, evidence-based statements about Physical Activity and #NAFLD from @ACSM roundtable out today in @MSSEonline! https://t.co/61TzxHImCb
@fitaftercancer @DrMTLong @KathleenCoreyMD
@drbobsallis @AlinaAllenMD @conroylab @djrcuthbertson @CJAPugh
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A big thank you to our fantastic #PSTEP user engagement group who attended our workshop on Tuesday. The users gave really positive feedback and provided us with insightful comments to help us to optimise the app 🙌 @LeicResearch @NIHRinvolvement @esa
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The #PSTEP app is taking shape with huge involvement from our amazing #NIHRLeicesterBRC user group @LeicResearch @NIHRInvolvement. They have been integral to the design of the app and spent a full day testing with our team. We'll be showcasing the prototype with @ESA soon!
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Illustration of bidirectional communication between the central nervous system, endocrine system, immune system, and the gut microbiome in the context of depression… https://t.co/6MsxbvyHZA
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I am really grateful to being endorsed by @UKRI_News in #digitalhealth research under global talent sheme. I appreciated all support by my mentor @proftomyates and funders @pstep_uk @esa @uniofleicester
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Writing a great abstract can be tricky! This writing template by @Nature is super helpful 👉
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Fabulous news💫 looking forward to being part of health tech research within BRC.
The @NIHRresearch have announced the next round of funding for BRCs across the country and we’re delighted to share that #NIHRLeicesterBRC has received a £26M funding boost for health research. Read the full story: https://t.co/GwhCrtgEUn
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We’re celebrating #NIHRLeicesterBRC receiving funding for the next 5 years. Did you know our researchers found that walking speed may alter how quickly we age at the level of our DNA? Read more: https://t.co/G9JGvJWpc9
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Great News! One year on from the start of the P-STEP project and we have an early prototype of the app. Looking forward to its further development with our fabulous focus group at the P-STEP User workshop taking place next week.
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Experts from the University of Leicester are developing a mobile app that will allow people to access guidance on exercising - taking into account any long-term health conditions they have and linking this to real-time data on pollution for the users location #CleanAirDay
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