Therapy Expo unveils expert-led MSK HQ conference programme
Therapy Expo, on 26-27 November at NEC Birmingham, has officially announced its conference programme for the MSK HQ, showcasing a dynamic selection of sessions exploring the crucial theme of ‘Rehabilitation Matters,’ supporting the call-to-action in the NHS 10-year plan.
Uniting MSK physiotherapists, AHPs, first contact practitioners (FCPs), advanced practice practitioners (APPs), medical doctors (such as sports and exercise medicine (SEM) doctors, GPs with an MSK extended role, rheumatologists, pain specialists), sports therapists, exercise rehabilitation instructors, and more, Therapy Expo is the only UK event that bridges the gap between every discipline and fosters an integrated approach to client recovery and performance optimisation.
The programme features a diverse range of expert-led talks, practical workshops, and interactive sessions, designed to share the latest clinical, practical, and innovative elements of rehabilitation. In an exciting collaboration, this year’s MSK HQ is proud to partner with esteemed professional organisations including the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators (BASRaT), the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM), and the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP), and is sponsored by the official MSK HQ sponsor, Physique Management.
Leading Speakers
Leading speakers and session topics in the MSK HQ conference programme include:
- Campfire debate: equity in healthcare: a moral imperative or social inconvenience – Chaired by Dr. Neil Langridge, Director of Clinical and Rehabilitation Services – AECC University College
- Shape-Up-My-Shoulder (SUMS) Rehabilitation Programme – Jeremy Lewis, Consultant Physiotherapist, Research & Innovation Lead – Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
- From flare to care: tackling inflammatory back pain and autoimmune rehab – Sam Bhide, Advanced Practice Physiotherapist – PCRMM, Dr Louise Warburton, GP with extended scope in rheumatology – PCRMM
- Clinical rehabilitation – Chaired by Matt Lowe, Consultant Physiotherapist – NHS
- Campfire debate: should rheumatological conditions be rehabilitated by a rheumatological specialist, or is it anybody’s business? – Chaired by Dr Tim Noblet, Consultant Physiotherapist – St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- What healthcare can do to support people living with long term conditions into an active lifestyle – in partnership with the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM)
- Growth & maturation in youth sport: from measurement to meaningful practice – Gemma Parry, High Performance Practitioner, Dave Hartley, Head of Academy Sports Science & Medicine – Celtic Football Club
- Rehabilitation in a whole person model within a complex environment: how much do we actually deliver? – Chaired by Dr. Neil Langridge, Director of Clinical and Rehabilitation Services – AECC University College, Dr Tim Noblet, Consultant Physiotherapist – St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- MSK in children & adolescents: from assessment to rehabilitation – why children are not little adults – Sarah Bamford, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in MSK Children and Adolescents – Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare Foundation Trust
- Innovative clinical reasoning in rehabilitation: challenging current approaches for superior patient outcomes – Claire Small, Chief Clinical Officer & Consultant Physiotherapist – Pure Sports Medicine, Dr Simon Lack, Head of Research – Pure Sports Medicine, Felicity Moore, Head of Rehabilitation – Pure Sports Medicine, Jordan Smitham, Head of Rehabilitation – Pure Sports Medicine
- Rehab is a team sport: collaboration, communication, and culture – Luke Sewell, 1st Team Rehabilitation Coach – Ipswich Town Football Club
Together, these sector leaders will elevate the conversation around rehabilitation and promote excellence in musculoskeletal care. With one-third of the UK adult population living with MSK conditions and 43% of people in the UK living with a long-term condition (LTC), there has never been a more important time to prioritise rehabilitation as a fundamental aspect of healthcare.
What to expect
Delegates can expect:
- 4 inspiring keynote lectures from national and international subject matter experts
- 12 interactive sessions covering the latest clinical topics and evidence in MSK rehabilitation
- New ‘Campfire’ sessions for knowledge sharing and debates
- Discussions on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in rehabilitation and practical consideration.
Charlotte Speer, Show Manager of Therapy Expo, said: “We are thrilled to bring together some of the leading voices in MSK to deliver an exceptional conference experience. This year’s MSK HQ programme offers something for everyone – from new practitioners to seasoned professionals – ensuring that all delegates leave with actionable tools and new insights to improve their clinical practice.”
Dr Natasha Jones, President of the FSEM, commented: “FSEM are delighted to be partnering with the MSK HQ at Therapy Expo. In an era where prevention must become the priority for a sustainable health system, rehabilitation really does matter. We will be focusing our thoughts on what health can do to support people living with long-term conditions to move more. We will be covering education across the whole NHS workforce, building impactful conversational skills and removing barriers for the 41% of adults living with long-term conditions in the UK today. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to work together to normalise movement as an integral part of health. Let’s talk about it.”
The MSK HQ will take place at Therapy Expo, the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary event for professionals dedicated to preventing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Over 2,000+ professionals, including physiotherapists, massage therapists, sports therapists, exercise rehabilitation instructors, physical trainers and more, attend each year for the only UK event that bridges the gap between every discipline and fosters an integrated approach to client recovery and performance optimisation.
The next edition of Therapy Expo is taking place on 26-27 November 2025 at NEC Birmingham. To find out more, please visit: therapyexpo.co.uk.
For delegate enquiries, please contact the team on therapy_expo@closerstillmedia.com.
For sponsorship, exhibition or speaking enquiries, please contact Charlotte, Show Manager, on c.speer@closerstillmedia.com.