Course description: 

This advanced CPD course provides clinicians with a structured, evidence‑based approach to diagnosing cervical spine and upper‑extremity neurological conditions. Participants will learn to relate cervical vertebral and joint anatomy to common and complex clinical pathologies, strengthening diagnostic accuracy in both acute and chronic presentations. The course offers a clear, clinically relevant mapping of the brachial plexus, nerve roots, and terminal branches, enabling practitioners to confidently localise peripheral nerve lesions and differentiate them from cervical radiculopathy. 

Course Objectives:

• Relate the structural anatomy of the cervical spine, including vertebrae and joints, to clinical differential diagnosis and pathology.
• Accurately map the brachial plexus, nerve roots, and terminal branches to localize neurological lesions in the upper extremity.
• Apply appropriate physical assessment, red flag screening, and targeted neurodynamic intervention strategies for specific peripheral nerve lesions.

Duration: 1 hr

Who should attend?

• Physiotherapists 
• Physiotherapy assistants
• Occupational therapists
• Occupational Therapy assistants
• Helathcare professionals
• Medical students

Speaker:

Dr. Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, FHEA, PGLTHE is an internationally recognised Doctor of Physical Therapy and Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of the West of England (UWE),with over 25 years of clinical experience. She obtained her entry‑level physiotherapy degree from the School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal, India, and her post‑professional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Michigan‑Flint, USA. Dr. Pandya has worked clinically and in rehabilitation leadership roles across India, Oman, the United Kingdom, and the United States, giving her a strong global perspective on healthcare systems and patient care. A committed educator and advocate for lifelong learning, she holds a Fellowship in Higher Education (FHEA) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGLTHE),and has completed formal training in research methods at the Manchester School of Physiotherapy. Her expertise spans evidence‑based practice, clinical guideline synthesis, workflow automation, and learner‑centred design. Dr. Pandya is a global CPD presenter and has developed internationally aligned modules, over 95 webinars, and clinical assessment tools that empower clinicians with practical approaches to clinical reasoning, documentation, and lifelong learning.