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8 Hours
The ‘Go-To’ Physio Initial Assessment Mastery CPD Course
How To Design Treatments Plans And Predict Timelines For Maximum Buy-In & Adherence — Ethically Turning Every Initial Assessment Into Results, Reviews & Referrals
Build a Systematic Approach
Increase Patient Visit Average
Become The ‘Go-To’ Expert
This System Is Trusted By...
The Hidden Cost Of Ineffective Initial Assessments
For most physiotherapists in private practice, the initial assessment creates a cascade of challenges that impact both patient outcomes and clinic profitability:
- Overwhelm handling complex cases that don't fit textbook presentations
- Unrealistic patient expectations that only want hands on treatment
- Difficulty predicting realistic timeframes and setting proper expectations
- Unclear treatment pathways leading to patient confusion and early drop-offs
- Struggling to justify the need for continued treatment when pain begins to ease
- Lost revenue from patients who don't rebook or complete their full rehabilitation journey
For most therapists, the real issue isn't clinical knowledge - it's the lack of a systematic framework to organise and apply that knowledge effectively in the initial assessment.
A Systematic Approach To Initial Assessment Mastery
This intensive 1-day CPD course provides a complete clinical framework for delivering initial assessments that:
- Extract high-quality information through structured questioning
- Make sense of complex and vague symptoms quickly
- Design value-based treatment plans aligned with patient-defined value outcomes
- Set clear expectations and predict realistic timeframes
- Create immediate change and "quick wins" in the first session
- Ethically convert more initial assessments into packages of care
- Increase patient visit average without being salesy
- Keep patients progressing even when the pain eases
- Build a reputation as the "Go-To" clinician for challenging cases
Learn the exact systems used in elite sports and discover how to adapt them for private practice success.
Over 1000+ Therapists In Over 40+ Countries Around The World Are Using This Initial Assessment Mastery System To Ethically Keep Patients Progressing And Build Their Reputations As The ‘Go-To’ Therapist
This comprehensive 1-day course breaks down the exact methodology I've used to:
- Train over 1,000+ physiotherapists across 40+ countries
- Achieve 90%+ initial assessment rebooking rates
- Ethically maintain 6+ average treatment visits per patient
- Generate consistent 5-star reviews and referrals
- Build multiple successful private practices
Course Learning Modules
Module 1: Patient-Defined Value Outcomes Framework
- Understand the critical difference between perceived and actual value
- Extract clear short and long-term expectations
- Align treatment plans with what patients truly value
- Create measurable milestones that demonstrate progress
- Design value-based assessment protocols
Module 2: Clinical Reasoning & Metacognition
- Master the three critical thinking questions for complex cases
- Implement the Patient Storyboard system for pattern recognition
- Utilise timeline mapping to connect symptoms to root causes
- Apply systematic problem-solving frameworks
- Move from emotional to analytical thinking under pressure
Module 3: Subjective Assessment Mastery
- Execute the "First Five Minutes" protocol for building rapport and authority
- Implement the Body Scan Tool for comprehensive information gathering
- Extract high-quality information through strategic questioning
- Map injury patterns and identify true drivers of symptoms
- Connect previous injuries to current presentations
Module 4: Value-Based Treatment Planning
- Design treatment plans patients help create themselves
- Implement the 24-hour pattern analysis
- Create clear triggers for exercise adherence
- Apply the Fogg Behavior Model for patient compliance
- Set realistic timeframes aligned with patient expectations
Module 5: The Effective Explanation System
- Master the 4 ProSport Questions framework
- Utilise visual tools for patient education
- Implement the Middle Diagram technique
- Set proper expectations for the full recovery journey
- Get complete buy-in for treatment plans
Module 6: Fast Start Implementation
- Execute immediate change strategies
- Design first-session wins aligned with patient values
- Create clear exercise triggers
- Implement value-based objective testing
- Ensure patients feel progress before leaving
Here Are The Kind Of Results You Too Can Expect By Easily Installing This System Into Your Practice…
What Makes This Course Different
Unlike theoretical courses that dump more knowledge on you, this CPD focuses on practical implementation:
- Complete assessment frameworks you can use immediately
- Real-world case studies and examples
- Ready-to-use templates and systems
- Clear metrics for measuring success
- Instant implementation strategies
Course Details
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Investment
£297 £497
Your Course Instructor
My name is Dave O’Sullivan. I’m a physiotherapist with an extensive background in both professional sports and private practice. I founded the ProSport Academy to help therapists like you feel more capable of growing their business and enhancing their reputation.
I have over 15 years’ experience working with elite athletes across a range of sports, including Rugby Union, Rugby League, Motorsport, and Professional Golf.
While I was working in these high-pressure environments, I noticed there was a lack of educational resources available to physiotherapists – particularly in the field of critical thinking and patient-focused care.
Personally, I would’ve really benefited from a step-by-step system when I was feeling less than capable in my practice. And this is what gave me the idea for ProSport Academy – which has gone on to be a leading provider of advanced physiotherapy education.
My goal is to help therapists overcome feelings of overwhelm and doubt, and become ‘go-to’ professionals in their respective communities. Through ProSport Academy’s courses, I share my expertise and the unique approaches I’ve used to build a rewarding, sustainable physiotherapy business.
My Experience and Expertise
- Since 2015, I’ve helped over 1,500 therapists in over 50 countries improve their confidence.
- I’ve worked as Head Physiotherapist for England Rugby League teams.
- I was the Rehab Physiotherapist for England Rugby Union at the 2019 Rugby Union World Cup in Japan.
- I was the Consultant Physiotherapist to the Wallabies Rugby Union team at the 2023 Rugby Championships and Rugby World Cup in France.
- I run my own private physiotherapist practice in the North of England.
- My qualifications include a BSc (HONS) in Physiotherapy from the University of Huddersfield, and an MSc in Strength and Conditioning from St. Mary’s University, London.
- My physiotherapy clients have included professional superbike racers, professional footballers, Olympic ski and snowboard athletes – and even professional singers.
My mission is to guide ambitious clinicians from competence to mastery, by giving them the skills and guidance they need to never feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck again.
What's Included:
- Full day intensive training
- Initial Assessment Mastery workbook
- Digital copy of Initial Assessment Mastery book
- Implementation templates and frameworks
- Certificate of completion
Who This Course IS For:
- Private practice physiotherapists
- Therapists thinking of making the jump into private practice
- Clinic owners wanting to improve team assessment standards
- Therapists ready to implement systematic assessment frameworks
- Practitioners focused on delivering measurable outcomes
- Clinicians wanting to ethically increase patient retention and referrals
Who This Course Is NOT For:
- Practitioners seeking "quick fixes" without systems
- Clinicians not ready to implement new frameworks
- Those not actively treating patients
- Course collectors who never take action
Next Steps
- Select your preferred date below
- Complete the brief registration form
- Receive your pre-course preparation materials
- Attend the course and transform your assessment approach
Frequently Asked Questions
This course focuses on practical implementation of systems rather than just theoretical knowledge. You'll learn exact frameworks and protocols that can be implemented immediately.
The frameworks taught are currently being used successfully by over 1,000 physiotherapists across 40+ countries in various private practice settings.
You'll learn strategies you can implement in your very next initial assessment.
We provide simple tracking systems and templates that make monitoring your progress straightforward and manageable.
Yes, this course provides 8 hours of CPD and comes with a certificate of completion.
Ready to Transform Your Initial Assessments?
Join us for this intensive 1-day course and master the frameworks that will transform your assessment approach, increase patient retention, and grow your practice through better outcomes.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any further questions or need assistance with enrollment, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Email: support@thegotophysio.com
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