About Course
This MSK assessment course provides a comprehensive, clinically grounded framework for conducting musculoskeletal assessment for physiotherapists using evidence‐based subjective and objective measures. Learners develop the ability to gather meaningful patient information, perform structured physical examinations, interpret findings, formulate differential diagnoses, set SMART rehabilitation goals, and document effectively using the SOAP format.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this clinical assessment skills for physios webinar, the attendee will be able to
- Perform a comprehensive physiotherapy assessment framework integrating structured subjective interviewing and systematic objective examination techniques.
- Apply principles of differential diagnosis to interpret clinical findings and distinguish between musculoskeletal and non‑musculoskeletal sources of symptoms.
- Demonstrate proficiency in clinical documentation by composing SOAP notes.
- Formulate evidence‑informed short‑term and long‑term goals that align with patient needs, functional outcomes, and best‑practice rehabilitation frameworks.
CPD Credit Hours:
CPD Hours: 2.0 Hours
Who Should Enroll:
- Physiotherapists seeking orthopedic assessment CPD
- Allied Health Professionals
- Rehabilitation therapists
- Physiotherapy students
Resources:
- Downloadable Course Slides
- CPD Certificate
- 30 Days of Access to Learning Materials
Course Presenter:
Dr. Rina Pandya PT DPT FHEA PGLTHE
Dr. Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, is an internationally experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist and senior lecturer whose career spans more than 20–25 years across the UK, USA, and the Middle East. She has practiced in diverse healthcare systems—including the NHS, American acute care and rehabilitation settings, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient clinics—bringing a broad, evidence‑based perspective to clinical practice.
She has held leadership roles such as Head of Physical Therapy Department in a premier private hospital in Oman and has served as a project manager, developing specialty clinical programs grounded in evidence‑based practice.
Alongside her clinical career, Dr. Pandya is a highly regarded educator and course presenter, with over a decade of experience designing and delivering physiotherapy courses internationally. She is also a Senior Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
Her teaching and clinical interests include clinical assessment skills for physios, musculoskeletal assessment, differential diagnosis, orthopedic rehabilitation, and evidence‑informed clinical reasoning. She is widely recognized for her engaging teaching style and consistently excellent learner feedback.
Gehan Baalawi, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Dip. Health & Social Care
Gehan Baalawi is a conscientious and forward-looking physiotherapist known for her evidence-based approach and emerging expertise in geriatric care. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy from the University of the West of England (UWE),Bristol, and a Diploma in Health & Social Care from SGS College—credentials that underscore her dedication to delivering holistic, person-centred care.
Her recent academic research explored the effects of deep slow breathing (DSB) versus spontaneous breathing on pressure pain thresholds in asymptomatic adults, measured using algometry on the tibialis anterior muscle. This work reflects her keen interest in non-invasive interventions that promote physiological resilience and pain modulation.
Clinically and academically, Gehan is invested in the use of validated screening tools, comprehensive assessment strategies, and integrated, multi-component interventions and musculoskeletal assessment for physiotherapists to support positive patient outcomes. She is deeply committed to empowering healthcare professionals by translating current research into practical, impactful physiotherapy education.
Complementing her clinical expertise, Gehan has completed additional training in Mental Health Care Fundamentals, Leadership Skills, and Well-Being and Self-Care—reinforcing her commitment to safe, inclusive, and compassionate practice. She is a registered member of both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) in England.
Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy orthopedic assessment CPD courses meet the criteria and guidelines for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The CPD hours indicated on the certificate contribute towards fulfilling professional standards and requirements necessary for CPD audits conducted by the HCPC and AHPRA. These CPD hours are important for maintaining physiotherapy registration and ensuring compliance with the CPD audit and physiotherapy registration renewal processes. Our courses are recognized as valuable continuing education resources across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia and the Middle East.
