What Everyone Will Be Talking About at Therapy Show 2026

Across the event you'll find opportunities to build practical skills, interact with leading clinicians and experience new techniques first-hand. Whether you're attending live demonstrations, practical workshops or interactive discussions, every area of the show has been designed to support learning that translates directly into better patient care.

The Topics Shaping Therapy in 2026

This year's programme explores the clinical challenges, emerging evidence and practical skills that matter most to today's therapy professionals. Across every theatre, you'll hear from leading experts tackling the issues shaping rehabilitation, MSK and patient care.

Pain Science Meets Real Clinical Practice

Pain remains one of the most challenging areas for clinicians. This year's programme explores how research can be translated into everyday practice with internationally recognised experts including:

• Dr Lorimer Moseley – The limits of pain science in real-world MSK practice
• Ben Whybrow – Chronic widespread pain: determining differential diagnosis without the guesswork
• Mike Stewart – Practical communication strategies for stronger therapeutic alliances

These sessions promise practical takeaways that clinicians can implement immediately.

Women's Health Takes Centre Stage

Women's health continues to evolve rapidly, and Therapy Show reflects this with sessions covering:

• Menopause - Perimenopause and post-menopause
• Pelvic floor rehabilitation
• Return to sport after pregnancy
• Scar tissue rehabilitation
• Breast weight management
• Lymphatic health and lipoedema

Featuring world-class speakers including Michelle Lyons, Christien Bird, Gráinne Donnelly, Emma Holly, Gemma Chrystyn, Jasmina Connelly and Siobhán O'Donovan.

Elite Sport Meets Everyday Practice

Whether you work in elite sport or general MSK practice, learn from clinicians working at the highest level.

Highlights include:

• Concussion management in elite sport
• Clinical decision making in Paralympic sport
• Return-to-play testing
• Spine rehabilitation
• Upper limb athlete rehabilitation
• Exercise programming for strength development

Hear from experts including Dr Pippa Bennett, David Bartlett, Uzo Ehiogu, Ian Gatt, Sean Burgess and Steve Miller.

Clinical Reasoning You'll Use Tomorrow

One of the biggest themes running throughout this year's programme is clinical reasoning. Rather than simply presenting techniques, many sessions focus on helping clinicians assess more effectively, make confident decisions and apply evidence in practice.

Explore topics including:

• Neck pain
• Tennis elbow
• Patellofemoral pain
• Shoulder instability
• Hypermobility
• Paediatric MSK
• Rheumatology red flags
• Differential diagnosis

Led by experts including Professor Roger Kerry, Dr Chris Norris, Claire Robertson, Sarah Bamford, Jack March, Jeannie Di Bon and many more.

The Future of Therapy

Healthcare is changing—and so is the programme.

Explore emerging topics including:

• Artificial Intelligence in MSK services
• Brain health in sport
• Weight-loss injections and musculoskeletal health
• Neurodiversity in clinical practice
• Behaviour change psychology
• Wellness myths and evidence

Hear from thought leaders including Professor Andrew Cuff, Professor Antonio Belli, Matt Phillips, Serena Simmons, Dr Nick Tiller, Jo Lothian and Claire Callaghan as they explore the trends shaping the future of clinical practice.

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And That's Not All...

Alongside an outstanding conference programme, Therapy Show 2026 offers even more opportunities to learn, connect and get hands-on with the latest innovations in rehabilitation and MSK care.

Here's just a preview of what's already confirmed:

• The Studio – practical sessions including CPR, Pilates, Recovery & Stretching

• Practical CPR Training
• The Therapy Exchange – speaker meet-and-greets, book signings and campfire discussions
• Physio Matters Live Podcast
• Venn Healthcare Innovations in Shockwave Theatre
• Business & Practice Leadership Theatre

Whether you're looking to sharpen your clinical reasoning, discover the latest evidence, build practical skills, grow your practice or connect with the wider therapy community, Therapy Show 2026 has something for every stage of your career.

Join us on 25–26 November at the NEC Birmingham for two days packed with practical learning, networking and innovation.

Book before 31 July to secure your ticket for just £99 + VAT using code SESSION99.