Why this course?

Is dealing with complex patient presentations in a short time, proving a challenge?

Would you like to have a systematic approach to your assessment, to ensure that you deal with all the important aspects of a patient's presentation?

Would you like to learn quick assessment tips for the most common presentations?

Are you considering all the body systems that could possibly be the symptom driver?

Do you consider the mental health aspects of presenting patients?

Would you like to learn more about identifying rheumatology patients?

Would you like to hear about real FCP case studies and how they were managed?

Would you like to gain advanced assessment MSK assessment skills?

Would you like to improve your understanding of blood tests and other investigations and how they could help you with advanced clinical reasoning in MSK practice?

Would you like to improve your skills in effectively dealing with a patient presenting with Chronic pain in a short time?

OBJECTIVES

After the course you will have improved knowledge & skills on:

• Using a systematic approach considering all major aspects of a patient presentation.

• Practical advanced MSK quick assessment.

• Using time effectively to maximise IT functions and utility.

• Considering multiple body systems and their common presentations.

• Identifying patients who need urgent and immediate medical interventions.

• Considering the mental health of patients presenting to the FCP practice.

• Holistic approach and encouraging healthy living.

• Pertinent blood tests and their result interpretation.

• Understanding of MSK investigations and when to request the appropriate investigations.

• Resources to use in your day to day clinics.

YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE GUIDED PRE & POST COURSE MATERIAL OF A MINIMUM OF 6 HRS SELF DIRECTED CPD

***** THIS COURSE HAS CONSIDERABLE PRACTICAL ELEMENTS HENCE PLEASE BE PREPARED WITH APPROPRIATE CLOTHING.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

1. Martin Thomas MSc, MCSP, PG Cert Inj Therapy, PG Cert in Primary care MSK Practice. PG Cert in MSK Ultrasonography.

First Contact Physiotherapy Practitioner - NHS.

Martin qualified as a physiotherapist in 1998 and has worked extensively in hospital and private practices within Asia, the Middle East and the UK.

Specialising in musculoskeletal care, he works as a First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapist in the NHS and also in private practice. He has a special interest in the lower limb and running injuries too.

Martin has completed his masters in advanced physiotherapy from the University of Bradford. He also has completed his certification in injection therapy and in primary care MSK practice and certification in MSK Diagnostic ultrasonography.

2. Benoy Mathew MSc, MCSP, PG Cert Inj Therapy, PG Cert MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound

Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist

Ben qualified as a physiotherapist in 1998 and has worked extensively in hospital, private practice and sporting settings within Asia, the Middle East and the UK.

Having specialised in musculoskeletal care, he works as an MSK Extended Scope Practitioner in the NHS and also in private practice. He has developed expert skills in treating complex lower limb pathologies, running injuries and chronic hip and groin patients. The majority of his private caseload is made up of complex lower limb pathologies, recreational runners and overuse lower limb injuries. He is also involved in training and designing screening programmes for various client groups in private practice.

Ben has completed his masters in advanced physiotherapy from the University of Hertfordshire in 2014 and was the national winner for the highest scoring candidate of the society of orthopaedic medicine registration examination and was the recipient of the Saunders prize for 2011.

Clinically, he deals with complex patients referred by GPs and for a second opinion on failed patients by other therapists. Ben loves a challenge and enjoys treating hip and groin patients and overuse running injuries. He is passionate about the application of research in clinical practice and is also involved in regular teaching nationwide on multiple lower limb courses.

Disclaimer

This is a practical course that necessitates the practising of assessment skills on each other. It is impossible for the tutors to supervise everyone individually. Your safety, the safety of the person you are practising with and the appropriate selection and application of the learnt skills in a clinical setting is solely your responsibility.

In the event of cancellation of the event due to any unforeseen circumstances, our liability will be limited to the refund of the full course fee only. Please note that Eventbrite will still hold its registration fee.

If you decide to cancel your registration, we will refund the course fee minus the Eventbrite booking fee up to 4 weeks before the event. However, you can swap your place for another attendee you find any time before the event.

For any queries please email : firstcontactphysio1@gmail.com.