Each topic includes a teaching session, a clinical reasoning workbook, and an applied case task. Drop-in Q&A and case-study reviews with Chris run monthly across both phases.
Phase 1
Developing Clinician
Weeks 1-26. For 2-5 year clinicians. Builds reasoning depth, complex presentation management, and clinical confidence across the major regions.
Clinical Reasoning & Safety, Advanced
01
Advanced Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Accuracy
02
Complex Pain Presentations: When the Simple Doesn't Fit
03
Acute Concussion: Advanced Assessment and Management
04
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Recognition and Clinical Management
Lower Back, Complex Presentations
05
Complex Low Back Pain: Navigating the Non-Responder
06
Lumbar Spine: Imaging Interpretation and Clinical Correlation
Knee, Depth and Complexity
07
Knee: Complex Post-operative Rehabilitation
08
Patellofemoral Pain: The Recalcitrant Case
Shoulder, Depth and Complexity
09
Shoulder: Differential Diagnosis in the Complex Case
10
Shoulder Instability: Surgical and Non-surgical Pathways
Hip, Groin & Lower Limb
11
Hip: Intra-articular vs Extra-articular - Making the Call
12
Lower Limb Tendinopathy: Evidence, Controversies and Load Prescription
Cervical Spine & Headache
13
Cervical Spine: The Complex Presentation (Radiculopathy + Myelopathy)
14
Headache: Beyond the Basics
Foot, Ankle & Running
15
Chronic Ankle Instability and Post-Sprain Syndrome
16
Running Injury: From Assessment to Return-to-Run
Sports, Performance & Complex Populations
17
Muscle Injury: DDx, Imaging, and Return-to-Sport
18
Post-Concussive Syndrome: Assessment and Management
19
The Hypermobile Patient: Assessment and Management
20
Chronic Disease and MSK Physiotherapy
Vestibular & Neurological
21
BPPV: Assessment and Management
22
Vestibular Disorders: Beyond BPPV
Advanced & Emerging Topics
23
Spondyloarthropathies: Recognition and Management
24
Paediatric and Adolescent MSK: The Developing Athlete
25
Pelvic Girdle Pain and Women's Health MSK
26
Motivational Interviewing: Advanced Application and Complex Cases
Phase 2
Advanced Clinician
Weeks 27-50. For 5+ year clinicians (and high-performing developing clinicians ready to push further). Builds toward formal specialisation pathway preparation, surgical decision-making, and clinical leadership.
Clinical Mastery & Specialisation Foundations
27
Becoming a Clinical Expert: Deliberate Practice and Expertise Development
Complex MSK, Advanced
28
Complex Spinal Presentations: When Conservative Management Fails
29
Advanced Lumbar Spine: Emerging Evidence and Clinical Controversies
Sports Medicine & Performance
30
Sports Medicine: High-Performance Athlete Management
31
Complex Tendinopathy: Refractory Cases and Emerging Evidence
32
Return-to-Sport Decision-Making: From Evidence to Practice
Chronic Pain Specialisation
33
Chronic Pain Science: Advanced Application in Clinical Practice
34
Cognitive Functional Therapy: Advanced Skills
35
Interdisciplinary Pain Management: Physiotherapy's Role
Advanced Upper & Lower Limb
36
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Brachial Plexus Injuries
37
FAI: Surgical vs Conservative Management
38
Knee Arthroplasty: Advanced Rehabilitation and Outcomes
MSK Imaging & Diagnostics
39
Advanced Imaging Interpretation for the Advanced MSK Clinician
40
Electrodiagnostics and Nerve Conduction in MSK Practice
Vestibular & Neurological, Advanced
41
Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation
42
Neurological Conditions in MSK Practice: Overlap and Management
Clinical Education & Leadership
43
Teaching Clinical Reasoning: How to Develop It in Others
44
Evidence-Based Practice: Appraising RCTs and Systematic Reviews
Subspecialty & Emerging Areas
45
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders: Advanced Management
46
Oncology Rehabilitation: Growing Role of MSK Physiotherapy
47
Occupational MSK: Assessment, Capacity, and Medico-legal Considerations
Professional Identity & Specialisation Pathway
48
The Specialisation Pathway: ACP, FACP, and What It Takes
49
Building a Clinical Reputation and Leading Your Profession
50
Capstone Topic: Portfolio Review and Career Planning
Week 51
Senior Clinician Case Clinic
A live, group case-clinic review session led by Chris. Bring your most challenging current cases for shared reasoning, differential discussion, and management planning.
Week 52
Year-End Senior Clinician Portfolio
A structured portfolio presentation of your year's learning, complex cases handled, and 12-month specialisation or career plan.