Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Pain: from fundamentals to action

From the science of pain to clinical reasoning and person-centered intervention.

6 March – 7 March 2027
16 Hours
Vila Nova de Gaia
Portuguese
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Dr. João Santos Neto

Learn to assess, understand and treat musculoskeletal pain with confidence.

Clinical Objectives

  • Understand the mechanisms that underpin the pain experience.
  • Improve clinical reasoning in the assessment of musculoskeletal pain.
  • Integrate biological, psychological, and social factors in decision-making.
  • Apply intervention strategies supported by the best scientific evidence.
  • Increase confidence in managing complex clinical cases of musculoskeletal pain.

Who is this for

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Target Audience

  • Physiotherapists

Training Programme

DIA 1

Understanding Pain: Fundamentals and Clinical Assessment

09:00 - 18:00
  • The concept "Pain"
  • Peripheral and central neuro-immuno-physiological mechanisms of Nociception and their relationship with the experience of Pain
  • Clinical scenarios
  • Psychological and Social Factors
DIA 2

Clinical Reasoning and Intervention in Physiotherapy

09:00 - 18:00
  • Critical reflection on the Biopsychosocial model and introduction to Dispositionalism
  • Foundations of intervention in Physiotherapy with people with pain
  • Clinical scenarios
Dr. João Santos Neto

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