The Spinal Cord Injury Unit in Musgrave Park Hospital has benefitted greatly from a functional electrical stimulation (FES) bike funded by the MITRE Trust. FES cycling uses electrical current to stimulate peripheral motor units during a functional task such as cycling, with arms or legs. Its addition has allowed us to progress the rehabilitation of […]
FES Bike in the Spinal Cord Injury Physiotherapy Gym – £21,000 Read More »
For the second year running the Northern Ireland Masters of Hounds Association have kindly donated all funds raised to the MITRE Trust. A number of the Association’s members have attended Musgrave Park Hospital for various reasons, for example, hip replacements, neck and back injuries. The MITRE Trust Chairman, Professor James Nixon, was presented with a
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During May a team from BT raised £151, by taking part in a dress down day. All funds raised were donated to the MITRE Trust.
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The Occupational Therapy Department at Musgrave Park Hospital was happy to receive funding from the MITRE Trust for the purchase of the BTE Primus RS. The BTE Primus RS is a multi-function, multi-adjustable machine that replicates virtually any activity, this includes the degree of force and time required to perform the task. The computer component
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The Anaesthetic Nursing Service in Musgrave Park Hospital was delighted to receive funding from the MITRE Trust for the purchase of the Sherlock 3CG. The Specialist Anaesthetic nursing team has been placing PICC lines on the Musgrave Park Hospital site since 2003 for patients requiring long-term antibiotic therapy. The use of this new technology means
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Members of the Drumbo Folk Choir entered a team for the Belfast Marathon on 1st May 2017. All funds raised were kindly donated to the Mitre Trust, as the choir wished to support spinal injuries. Total funds raised were an amazing £1,181.00. Thank you to all who participated in supporting the Trust.
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