Course description:

 This course is designed to equip physiotherapists with an evidence-based approach to the assessment and management of cervical radiculopathy. It covers cervical spine anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical examination, differential diagnosis, diagnostic testing, and effective rehabilitation strategies. Through practical clinical reasoning and current best practices, participants will gain the confidence to accurately diagnose, treat, and optimize outcomes for patients with cervical radiculopathy. 

Course Objectives:

• Identify the steps for differential diagnosis of radiating upper extremity pain. 
• Recognize clinical signs and symptoms indicative of cervical radiculopathy causing radiating pain to the elbow. 
• Understand the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying referred pain from the neck to the elbow. 
•  Implement evidence-based assessment techniques and treatment strategies for managing pain of cervical origin.

Duration: 2 hour

Who can Enrol

• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Doctor of Physiotherapists
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists
• Neurological Physiotherapists
• Physiotherapy Assistants

Speaker:

Dr. Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, FHEA, PGLTHE is an internationally recognized 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.