Clinical & Rehabilitation Services at Health Sciences University

26/01/2026

Healthcare professionals and those involved in musculoskeletal rehabilitation - join us for a free webinar to see how specialist care can support your patients!

Meet our Consultant Clinicians as they share their perspectives from everyday clinical practice. Gain practical insights across pain management, imaging, ultrasound-guided interventions, and upper limb orthopaedics - all designed to enhance your knowledge and support your CPD.

📅 Tuesday, 10 February 2026
⌚ 19:00 – 20:00
📍 Online webinar
➡ Find out more and register today using this link:

Join our webinar to meet our clinicians as they share insights from their own specialist areas in pain management & upper limb orthopaedics.

19/01/2026

✨Do you have two or more long-term health conditions and want to feel healthier and more active? You may be eligible to take part in the PERFORM trial!

The PERFORM trial is Personalised Exercise Rehabilitation FOR People with Multiple Long-Term Conditions.

HSU Clinical & Rehabilitation Services is proud to be supporting the PERFORM trial as an investigator site and we are looking for participants.

Led by the University of Leicester and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), this research study is exploring whether a personalised exercise-based rehabilitation programme can help improve quality of life for people with multiple long-term health conditions.

Participants will attend group exercise and wellbeing sessions, tailored to individual needs and led by experienced healthcare professionals at our Integrated Rehabilitation Centre in Bournemouth.

Taking part may help you feel more active and confident, and the research gathered will inform whether the programme should be offered more widely through the NHS in future.

👉Take the first step today and find out more about participating in the PERFORM trial: https://clinics.hsu.ac.uk/hsuclinic-perform-trial/

We're proudly supporting PERFORM - a trial exploring personalised exercise-based rehabilitation for people with multiple long-term conditions.

16/01/2026

We are proud to share that HSU’s AECC School of Chiropractic Student Chiropractic Placement has once again been awarded The Royal College of Chiropractors Patient Partnership Quality Mark, covering 2026 to 2028.

This nationally recognised Quality Mark is awarded to clinics that demonstrate excellence in patient partnership and experience. It reflects high standards across areas such as clear and effective communication, accessibility, patient involvement, and a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.

This achievement highlights the dedication of our students, clinicians, and staff in delivering safe, inclusive, and patient-centred care, while supporting the next generation of chiropractic professionals.

07/01/2026

🎉 Free Advice and Guidance for Back Pain and Injuries – Starting Soon!

From 21st January, our third-year Chiropractic students, supervised by qualified tutors, are offering free sessions for common musculoskeletal issues like low back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis.

✅ Get a simple MSK health check
✅ Receive tailored recommendations
✅ Access a free full New Patient appointment if clinically appropriate

📅 Book your session today! ⬇

From this January, for a limited time, our Chiropractic students and tutors are offering free advice and guidance sessions to support people with common MSK conditions.

09/12/2025

We are still receiving enquiries during this time, and our teams will be pleased to respond when we return in January.

Wishing you a restful break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026 💙

04/12/2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new expert-led Pain Management Service - providing timely, personalised care for people living with acute or chronic pain.

Led by Dr. Khalid Alaib (Pain Management Consultant & Anaesthetist) and Dr. Laith Al-Obaidi (Consultant Radiologist), the service takes a two-part approach, combining expert clinical assessment with advanced, image-guided treatments and specialist rehabilitation, all under one roof.

Our latest news story goes into more detail about the service and how it can help you, by providing:
✅ Expert consultation and diagnosis leading to a personalised treatment plan
✅ Rapid access to on-site imaging and expert-led interventions if required
✅ Bespoke treatments, including ultrasound-guided injections and rehabilitation support
✅ A joined up, multidisciplinary approach designed to reduce pain and restore function

➡ Read the full story here: https://clinics.hsu.ac.uk/new-pain-management-service/

New “Groove to Improve” dance programme for older adults with low back pain, launched by HSU & Pavilion Dance South West with support from Wessex Health Partners. Weekly sessions improve mobility, confidence & wellbeing.

11/11/2025

Introducing Groove to Improve, our New Community Dance Programme

We’re excited to introduce “Groove to Improve”, a new dance and movement programme for older adults living with persistent low back pain. This is a collaboration between HSU and Pavilion Dance South West, supported by Wessex Health Partners.

Join our weekly sessions on Tuesdays at 10:45am (term-time) focusing on:
💃 Creative dance & movement
🧍 Improving mobility & confidence
✨ Easing pain & reducing disability

Sessions take place at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth and run on a “pay what you can” basis, making it more accessible.

Dr Neil Langridge, HSU’s Director of Clinical & Rehabilitation Services, says:
“Groove to Improve is a fantastic community musculoskeletal health programme for older people struggling with low back pain. I am delighted to see HSU’s collaboration with Pavilion Dance now live, offering our community the opportunity to try something different in managing their pain and disability.”

Move, dance and feel better with us!

➡ Read more information here: https://clinics.hsu.ac.uk/new-groove-to-improve-dance-programme/

New “Groove to Improve” dance programme for older adults with low back pain, launched by HSU & Pavilion Dance South West with support from Wessex Health Partners. Weekly sessions improve mobility, confidence & wellbeing.

08/11/2025

It’s World Radiography Day 2025!

Today we celebrate World Radiography Day, recognising the incredible people and technology that help healthcare professionals provide better care.

This year’s theme, “Empowering Healthcare through Imaging Excellence,” reminds us that medical imaging empowers better diagnosis, safer treatments and improved outcomes for every patient.

We’re proud to work with our amazing radiography team and healthcare partners who bring skill, precision, and compassion to deliver imaging excellence every day.

Together, we’re shaping a healthier future - one image at a time. ✨

06/11/2025

Ready to get more active but not sure where to begin? 🌟

Our friendly exercise classes are designed to help you feel better and build confidence, and are suitable for all levels of ability and fitness!

💺 Seated Exercise: Gentle chair-based movement, perfect for low mobility or wheelchair users
💥 Back Pain Rehabilitation: Safely manage chronic or ongoing back pain while increasing mobility
🧍 Balance Class: Boost stability and confidence to reduce falls and injury
🏃 Everyday Fitness: Strength, balance & cardio for all levels
🦵 Lower Limb OA: Exercises for hip or knee pain for those over 45

✅ Only £7 per class
✅ Inclusive, supportive environment
✅ Effective ways to kickstart your active lifestyle

📍 Classes take place at our Integrated Rehabilitation Centre, Health Sciences University
📞 01202 436222

Tag a friend and join together! For more info visit: 🔗 clinics.hsu.ac.uk/classes

23/10/2025

🌟 Join us at the ElderFest Event! 🌟

We’re delighted to share that HSU Chiropractic students and staff will be supporting this year’s ElderFest Event!

📅 Date: Monday, 27 October 2025
⏰ Time: 10am – 3pm
📍 Venue: Twynham Secondary School, 47 Sopers Lane, BH23 1JF

Our team will be present providing the following free health and wellbeing services:
💪 Musculoskeletal triage
💬 Ageing well advice
❤️ NHS health checks

Come along and join us there!

16/10/2025

📢 Join our Seated Exercise Class for Strength, Mobility & Confidence 💺

Looking to get stronger and move more easily, but prefer or need to stay seated while exercising? Our Chair-Based Exercise Class is designed just for you.

Perfect for anyone with limited mobility including wheelchair users, these sessions offer a safe and supportive way to stay active. Led by our experienced rehab professionals, the class is open to all fitness levels and ages, and exercises are tailored to individual capabilities.

Each class includes:
✨ A gentle warm-up
✨ Circuit-style exercises using light equipment
✨ Cool-down stretches focusing on relaxation and mobility

Class details:
🗓️ Fridays, 2–3 PM
💷 £7 per session
📞 01202 436222
📍 Integrated Rehabilitation Centre, Health Sciences University

To book your place or learn more visit ➡️ https://clinics.hsu.ac.uk/services/rehabilitation-services/classes/seated-exercise-class/

Seated, supported and stronger every week - join us!

Designed for individuals with limited mobility or those who prefer seated exercise, including wheelchair users. Ideal for older adults or anyone looking to improve strength and mobility in a supportive and inclusive environment.

14/10/2025

🎉 Happy Allied Health Professions Day 2025! 💙

Today we celebrate the incredible impact of Allied Health Professionals - whose compassion, expertise, and commitment to improving lives are at the heart of what we do here at HSU Clinical & Rehabilitation Services. Today and throughout this week our teams are all across Dorset supporting our partners as they celebrate AHP Day.

This year’s theme, “The Three Shifts,” highlights how AHPs are critical to reshaping the future of healthcare by:

🏙️ Shifting from Hospital to Community – bringing care closer to home and empowering people to thrive where they live.
At HSU Clinical & Rehabilitation Services, we’re embedded in the community - from our Boscombe High Street pop-up, to our work in community-based clinical settings that make healthcare more accessible in large urban areas.

💪 Shifting from Treatment to Prevention – supporting individuals to stay well and avoid illness through proactive, preventive care.
Our Sarcopenia Programme helps older adults stay strong and independent; our Care Home Project promotes movement and wellbeing in later life; and our “Groove to Improve” partnership with Pavilion Dance South West uses dance to boost both physical and mental health. Across all our dietetics services, wellness classes, and Health MOTs, prevention and wellbeing are at the core of what we do.

💻 Shifting from Analogue to Digital – embracing innovation and technology to enhance care, education, and outcomes.
We are working with partners to educate the workforce in the new world of digital, for example our ACP course lead, Amy Cooke, is working with UHD NHS to develop the skills of the radiotherapy workforce on the emerging technology of online adaptive radiotherapy with a grant from Macmillan. From digital health tools to advanced imaging and virtual learning environments, our AHPs are driving innovation that transforms how we teach, learn, and care.

A huge thank you to all our amazing AHP students, staff, and partners for your passion, dedication, and care. 💙