Category: Courses Classes & Study

Arthritis UK Effective consultations webinar series

Effective consultations: examination, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal presentations

Tuesday 5th November 2026, 7pm to 8:45pm
(occurring weekly over 4 weeks)

Virtual webinar series via Microsoft Teams

Build confidence in MSK consultations with this four-week interactive online course for primary care. Learn structured approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and communication across common presentations. Includes live webinars, practical discussion, optional homework, digital resources, and 7 CPD points. Ideal for anyone undertaking MSK consultations in busy clinical settings.

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The Spider Tool in hypermobility assessments

Using the Spider Tool in physio and OT assessment and treatment of hypermobility

Wednesday 17 June 2026, 19:00 – 20:15 BST
Online (Zoom)

Calling all Physios, OTs, GPs, Rheumatology teams, students…and more!

The Hypermobility Syndromes Association wants to enable a better understanding about how useful the Spider Tool can be in the assessment and treatment of hypermobile patients to improve treatment options, care and outcomes.

The Spider is a questionnaire created for people with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD) or Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).…

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Learning pathways at SOMM

SOMM courses The landscape of postgraduate education and CPD is changing. Increasingly, clinicians are seeking flexibility in how they learn — whether that means attending individual days, foundation units or broader programmes without formal assessment. SOMM recognises and supports this evolving approach to learning.

At the same time, SOMM has long been known for something very specific: a rigorous, assessed and credit‑bearing route that demonstrates verified competence in musculoskeletal medicine. For many employers, assessment remains a critical marker of quality, providing assurance that knowledge and clinical skills have been tested, not just taught.…

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Everyday MSK presentations

Key conditions: everyday musculoskeletal presentations to red flag cases

Wednesday 15th July 2026, 6pm to 9pm
Online via Microsoft Teams

Gain a clear, structured overview of a range of MSK conditions in this three-hour webinar. Learn to recognise mechanical and inflammatory patterns, manage complexity, and identify cases requiring rapid referral. Includes practical guidance, physical activity principles, resource handouts, Q&A, and three CPD points.

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Effective consultations webinar series

Effective consultations digital: examination, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal presentations

Tuesday 3rd June 2026, 7pm to 8:45pm (occurring weekly over 4 weeks)
Online via Microsoft Teams

Build confidence in MSK consultations with this four-week interactive online course for primary care. Learn structured approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and communication across common presentations. Includes live webinars, practical discussion, optional homework, digital resources, and 7 CPD points. Ideal for anyone undertaking MSK consultations in busy clinical settings.

More details and booking here.

FREE SOMM Joint Injection Skills Workshop

injection skillsThe Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) is hosting a FREE Joint Injection Skills workshop at their HQ in Liverpool on the Wednesday 13th May 2026, 9:30 to 4pm.

It will be an interactive training day, bringing together expert clinicians to provide practical, evidence-based guidance on injection techniques, hyaluronic acid therapy, and ultrasound application in musculoskeletal practice.

Note places are limited and completion of this form does not necessarily guarantee a place in the workshop. A confirmation email will be provided to all delegates to confirm registration.…

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Living Well with Arthritis course – health and care professional survey

Arthritis UK is developing a course to support health and care professionals in helping people live well with arthritis. Your input will help them tailor the course to meet your needs and preferences. The survey shouldn’t take any longer than 5 minutes. 

Fill in the form here.

The deadline for completion is Tuesday 31st March 2026. For further information, contact Laura Watkins at [email protected].

Advancing Practice MSK MSc – Enrolment open

The Society of Musculoskeletal Medicine (SOMM) is pleased to share an exciting update ahead of the new academic year.

Since its development in 2000 in partnership with Middlesex University, the MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine has continued to evolve. In 2018, the programme moved to Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, where it successfully ran until August 2024.

SOMM is delighted to announce that QMU now offers a part‑time, fully online MSc / PgDip Advancing Practice in Musculoskeletal Medicine.

Health professionals who have completed SOMM’s Foundation in Musculoskeletal Medicine module (SOMM Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine) within the last five years, worth 60 master’s‑level credits, are eligible to apply.…

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PCRMM Essentials of MSK Injections course

Event agenda coverSaturday, 9th May, 2026, at the The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham

The Essentials of MSK Injections: Landmark and Ultrasound-Guided course is a comprehensive, hands-on training programme designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and practical skills required to perform musculoskeletal injections safely and effectively in clinical practice.

This course focuses on the most performed MSK injections, covering both landmark-guided and ultrasound-guided techniques. As one of the first courses of its kind to combine both approaches in a single structured curriculum, it provides a unique opportunity to develop a dual skill set, making it easier for clinicians to learn, understand, and apply both techniques in real-world settings.…

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SMILE-RA – Exercise just got easier

NRAS understands that for people living with rheumatoid arthritis, physical activity is not a short‑term resolution but an important, sustained commitment that supports health throughout the year. SMILE-RA is a free, user friendly program designed to support people living with RA self-manage their condition.

To help individuals incorporate exercise more effectively into daily life, NRAS has refined the original SMILE‑RA Exercise module into two concise components: The Science Explained, which outlines the evidence behind the benefits of regular exercise for heart health, joint function, energy, mood, and overall wellbeing; and Let’s Move, which provides practical, achievable guidance for integrating physical activity into everyday routines in a sustainable and adaptable way.…

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