Chronic Pain
Educational resources from a variety of providers, with content on chronic pain and chronic pain physiotherapy.
Essential Musculoskeletal Conditions: Pocketbook Physios (Pocketbook 2023-Howel)
Pocket sized reference full of common & not so commonly seen conditions in MSK. Summarises symptoms, diagnosis & treatment aims. Highly recommended. (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, MSK, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics
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Books, Pocketbooks
Moving Medicine
Resources for healthcare professionals to integrate activity into their care. Covers everything from day-to-day patient interactions to producing business cases for revolutionising hospitals into active hospitals.
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, Medical, Mental Health, MSK, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
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Website
Pontio - Online Physiotherapy Learning Community
Connecting physios/students to research and learning events. Includes links to research articles, calendar of courses and podcast featuring physios, educators, researchers and patients.
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, MSK, Medical, Mental Health, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
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Face to Face Courses, Journal, Membership, Online Courses, Podcast, Webinars, Website
Seating Matters - Clinician Resources & Free Clinician's Seating Handbook
Clinical seating provider with webinars and an online learning academy. We highly recommend the free Clinician's Seating Handbook for positioning - concisely explained, covers seating basics and some adult and paediatric complexities.
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, Medical, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac
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Books, Online Courses, Webinars, Website
Versus Arthritis - Training Courses for Health Professionals
Paid webinars and UK face to face CPD courses (approx. £35-£220) for healthcare professionals. Topics include introductory and core skills and specific topics such as chronic pain management.
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Chronic Pain, MSK
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Face to Face Courses, Website
CSP - Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Courses
Lists current face to face courses, online courses and webinars from various physio specialities and providers.
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, Medical, Mental Health, MSK, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
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Face to Face Courses, Online Courses, Webinars
Google Scholar - Academic Literature Search Engine
Searches multiple academic literature sites, includes articles from journals and links to their original sites. Includes free versions where possible.
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, MSK, Medical, Mental Health, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
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Guidelines, Journal, Website
Muscular Dystrophy UK - Professionals Resources
Free online, CPD accredited learning modules on neuromuscular conditions for professionals, including cardio respiratory and palliative topics. Features patient leaflets and links to events, webinars and conferences.
Categories:
Chronic Pain, Neuro, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac
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Face to Face Courses, Online Courses, Webinars, Website
PEDro - Physiotherapy Education Database
Database of physiotherapy guidelines, systematic reviews and clinical trials from international sources. Free links provided where available.
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, Medical, Mental Health, MSK, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
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Guidelines, Journal
Physiotherapy Placements: A Pocket Guide (Pocketbook 2019 - Moffat & Bradley)
Pocket sized essential reminders and advice for students on clincial placements. Developed by Nottingham university lecturers with student input. (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, MSK, Medical, Mental Health, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
Type:
Books, Pocketbooks
The Radicular Clinician
Online/in person paid for courses for healthcare professionals from a Spinal Specialist Physiotherapist for supporting low back and spine-related leg pain conditions. Offers membership & patient leaflets.
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Chronic Pain, MSK
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Face to Face Courses, Membership, Online Courses, Website
The Student Physiotherapist's Companion: Case Based (Pocketbook 2025 - Porter)
Larger than a pocketbook but portable enough for students to take in a bag. Highly recommended, recently published, covers case studies in a vast variety of specialisms. (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, MSK, Medical, Mental Health, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
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Books, Pocketbooks
E-Learning for Healthcare
NHS e-learning hub, courses produced by NHS trusts and outside agencies, requires registration to use (for all healthcare professionals, NHS and non-NHS). Mixture of paid and free online and face to face courses on many healthcare topics.
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, Medical, Mental Health, MSK, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
Type:
Face to Face Courses, Online Courses, Webinars
HSU - Health Sciences University
Previously known as AECC University based in Bournemouth, runs online and face to face CPD courses for a variety of physio specialities.
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, Medical, Mental Health, MSK, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
Type:
Face to Face Courses, Online Courses, Webinars
Pelvic Ed - Pelvic Pain Complexity Course
Course specifically for clinicians working with pelvic pain caseloads looking to increase their knowledge & management of complex cases. Part face to face (weekend) & part online course spanning a few months.
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Chronic Pain, Women's Health
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Face to Face Courses, Online Courses
The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook: Essential Facts at Your Fingertips (Pocketbook 2026 - Kenyon...)
Well known, essential physio pocketbook, 4th edition. Covering assessment, diagnosis & management for most specialities, for many settings, all in one book. (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, MSK, Medical, Mental Health, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
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Books, Pocketbooks
Pocketbook of Taping Techniques (Pocketbook 2009 - Macdonald)
Pocket sized, written for physios/students. Covers theories & evidence, sorted by body part, with clear instructions & useful techniques for MSK, neuro & orthopaedics. (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases)
Categories:
Chronic Pain, MSK, Neuro, Orthopaedics
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Books, Pocketbooks
Science Direct - Search for Articles, Journals & Book Chapters
Search for peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters - includes open access content. Powered by Elsevier, Science & Healthcare Information.
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Chronic Pain, Elderly, MSK, Medical, Mental Health, Neuro, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Palliative, Respiratory & Cardiac, Women's Health
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Journal, Website
Tendinopathy Rehab
Evidence based teaching and resources from Professor Malliaras on tendinopathy rehab. Includes free clinican resources, CPD taster course and podcast, plus paid for online and in person courses (various UK locations).
Categories:
Chronic Pain, MSK, Orthopaedics
Type:
Face to Face Courses, Online Courses, Podcast, Webinars, Website