Every Age. Every Body- Six Reasons Every NHS MSK Clinician Should Attend the MSK Workstream, Therapy Show 2026

The demands on musculoskeletal (MSK) services in the NHS have never been greater.

Across the NHS, MSK clinicians are working in increasingly complex environments. Rising waiting lists, growing patient expectations, health inequalities, multimorbidity, workforce challenges, technological disruption, and an evolving evidence base mean that delivering high-quality MSK care has never required more clinical expertise, adaptability and innovation than it does today.

Yet amidst these challenges lies an opportunity. An opportunity to rethink how we deliver care, learn from one another, embrace innovation and strengthen our multi-disciplinary MSK profession.

That is exactly why the MSK Workstream at Therapy Show 2026 has been created. Led by Dr Amanda Hensman-Crook MBE and Dr Sharon Chan-Braddock, under the theme "Every Age. Every Body.", this year's programme recognises a simple but powerful truth: musculoskeletal health matters to everyone. From children and young people managing pain and functional limitation, to adults managing injury, pain and work participation, through to supporting healthy ageing and independence, MSK care touches every stage of life and every corner of society.

More importantly, the future of MSK care depends upon clinicians who are willing to challenge convention, embrace new thinking and remain committed to delivering truly person-centred care for their served population.

Whether you are a First Contact Practitioner, advanced practice physiotherapist, GP with a special interest, medical doctor, consultant practitioner, sport rehabilitator, podiatrist, nurse, osteopath, chiropractor or another member of the multidisciplinary MSK workforce, Therapy Show 2026 offers an opportunity to invest in your professional growth and reconnect with the wider MSK community.

Six reasons why NHS clinicians should join the MSK Workstream:

1. Earn valuable CPD whilst investing in your future

Professional development is no longer optional; it is essential.

Attendees can earn up to 12 CPD points across two days, gaining practical learning that can be immediately translated into clinical practice. More importantly, these sessions are designed not simply to provide information, but to encourage reflection, critical thinking and meaningful professional development. This is CPD that goes beyond ticking a box.

2. Stay ahead of the latest evidence shaping MSK practice

Healthcare is evolving rapidly, and clinicians need access to the most current thinking to provide high-quality care.

The programme brings together recognised experts, researchers and clinical leaders to explore contemporary evidence across a range of MSK topics, including spinal pain, paediatric MSK health, rehabilitation, chronic pain, metabolic health and women's health. Attendees will leave with practical insights that can directly influence assessment, clinical reasoning and management decisions.

3. Understand how digital innovation and AI are transforming healthcare

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already beginning to reshape healthcare delivery, service design and patient pathways.

Yet for many clinicians, questions remain: How should AI be used responsibly? What opportunities does it offer MSK services? What are the risks, ethical considerations and practical implications? Our dedicated sessions on AI and service transformation will provide balanced, thought-provoking discussions that help clinicians and leaders navigate this changing landscape with confidence.

4. Challenge your thinking through bold and thought-provoking conversations

Some of the most valuable learning occurs when our assumptions are challenged.

The MSK Workstream has been deliberately designed to stimulate debate and encourage discussion around the issues that matter most to contemporary practice. From exploring health inequalities and community-based care, to considering neurodiversity in chronic pain, return-to-performance decision-making, and evolving perspectives on rehabilitation, attendees will be encouraged to think differently and reflect on how healthcare can be delivered more effectively and more equitably.

5. Learn from some of the most respected voices in MSK healthcare

One of the greatest strengths of Therapy Show is the calibre and diversity of its speakers.

The programme brings together leading clinicians, educators, researchers and service innovators from across the UK, representing primary care, secondary care, academia, rehabilitation, sports medicine and community services. Importantly, these are not speakers delivering theory in isolation. They are clinicians and academia working at the forefront of contemporary practice, sharing genuine experiences, real-world challenges and practical solutions that attendees can apply immediately.

6. Connect with the people shaping the future of MSK care

Professional networks remain one of the most valuable assets any clinician can develop.

Therapy Show provides a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues from across professions, sectors and regions. Whether you are seeking new learning, new ideas, collaborative opportunities, or simply the reassurance that others are facing similar challenges, the conversations between sessions can be just as valuable as the presentations themselves. Innovation rarely happens in isolation. It happens when people come together to share ideas, challenge perspectives and build solutions collectively.

More than a conference- ‘Every Age. Every Body’

Therapy Show 2026 is more than a conference programme, or just CPD.

It is an opportunity to join a national conversation about the future of musculoskeletal care in the NHS.

A conversation about delivering high-quality care across the lifespan.

A conversation about new ideas, innovation, inclusion and equity.

A conversation about how we can all better support the people and communities we serve.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes, strengthening your clinical practice, embracing innovation and connecting with colleagues who share your commitment to excellence, we invite you to join us at the NEC Birmingham for two inspiring days of learning, debate and collaboration.

Join us at the MSK Workstream, Therapy Show 2026- MSK Workstream | Therapy Show

By Dr Sharon Chan-Braddock