Muhammad Ali Raja

Meet the Clinician | Birmingham Physiocare

Extended Scope Physiotherapy Practitioner

20+ Years Experience

Specialization : Advance Musculoskeletal Assessment

A highly experienced Extended Scope Physiotherapy Practitioner based in Birmingham, England, with extensive expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal (MSK), neurological, and age related conditions. Currently working within a group of NHS surgeries, helping patients with a wide range of muscle, bone, and joint disorders through advanced clinical assessment and evidence based treatment.

Professional Background : With more than 20 years in this field, he has served in both public and private hospitals developing specialist skills in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, MSK Sonography, Independent prescriber, First Contact Practice, and Neuro Physiotherapy. His advanced qualifications include Musculoskeletal Ultrasound from the University of Essex, Intra Articular Injection, Acupuncture, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, and Elderly Rehabilitation.

Clinician Credentials | Birmingham Physiocare

MSc Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment

University of Essex · Sep 2018 – Sep 2020

Focused on advanced musculoskeletal clinical skills, evidence-based practice, and research design.

🏛️ University of Essex

Master of Public Health (MPH)

University of Bedfordshire · Apr 2010 – Jun 2011

Health specialization with focus on public health policy, epidemiology, and health promotion.

🏛️ University of Bedfordshire

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health

University of Wolverhampton · Oct 2008 – Oct 2009

Advanced training in public health principles, community health assessment, and health systems management.

🏛️ University of Wolverhampton

Extended Scope Physiotherapist

NHS · Feb 2017 – Present (9 yrs 5 mos)

Performs advanced diagnostics including MSK ultrasound scanning, independent prescribing, and intra-articular injections (corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid). Works as a first-hand solution for musculoskeletal conditions, collaborating with orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists, and orders further investigations (X-rays, MRI, blood tests) when required.

📍 England, United Kingdom

First Contact Physiotherapist

NHS · Jan 2019 – Present (7 yrs 6 mos)

First point of contact for musculoskeletal conditions in primary care, providing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning without the need for GP referral.

📍 England, United Kingdom

First Contact Practitioner

NHS · Nov 2020 – Present (5 yrs 8 mos)

Delivering first-contact care in Birmingham, assessing and managing undifferentiated musculoskeletal conditions with advanced clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills.

📍 Birmingham, England

Senior Physiotherapist

NHS · Apr 2017 – Present (9 yrs 3 mos)

Band 7 physiotherapist in outpatient clinics, providing MSK assessments, treatment, and ultrasound-guided injections across the West Midlands.

📍 West Midlands, England

Senior MSK Physiotherapist

NHS · Jan 2014 – Apr 2017 (3 yrs 4 mos)

Specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy in outpatient settings, managing complex MSK presentations and delivering ultrasound-guided injection therapy.

📍 West Midlands, England

Senior Physiotherapist

Health Services · Feb 2012 – May 2023 (11 yrs 4 mos)

Band 7 physiotherapist in outpatient clinics, providing MSK assessments, treatment, and ultrasound-guided injections.

📍 West Midlands, England

✅ The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) ✅ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy ✅ Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists

Active registrations maintained with all governing bodies

MSc Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Assessment Advanced clinical skills · Evidence-based practice

🏛️ NHS

Masters in Public Health Public health policy · Health promotion · Epidemiology

🏛️ University of Bedfordshire