Specialist MSK Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) – Bayero University Kano, Nigeria
HCPC Registered Physiotherapist | MCSP
Abdulrahman Hassan is an HCPC Registered Physiotherapist and Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (MCSP), specialising in the assessment, management and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. He combines evidence-based physiotherapy with a patient-centred approach to help individuals reduce pain, restore movement, improve physical function and confidently return to the activities that are important to them.
Working across Clearcut Physiotherapy’s Norbury and Eltham branches, Abdulrahman assesses and treats a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions involving the spine, shoulders, hips, knees, ankles and upper and lower limbs. His clinical experience includes the management of back and neck pain, shoulder and knee conditions, sports injuries, tendon and muscle injuries, arthritis, sciatica, post-operative rehabilitation and persistent musculoskeletal pain.
A key part of Abdulrahman’s clinical practice is thorough assessment and clinical reasoning. He places strong emphasis on identifying the underlying contributors to a patient’s symptoms rather than simply treating the area of pain. His assessment process includes consideration of movement patterns, biomechanics, muscle strength, joint mobility, functional limitations and occupational or sporting demands.
Abdulrahman also has expertise in the early recognition of musculoskeletal red flags and understands the importance of identifying presentations that may require further medical investigation or urgent referral. His clinical awareness includes red flags associated with conditions such as cancer, cauda equina syndrome, cervical myelopathy, spinal infection and other serious spinal or systemic pathology. Where appropriate, he works within professional referral pathways to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate medical assessment.
His treatment philosophy combines hands-on physiotherapy with progressive exercise rehabilitation. Depending on the individual’s presentation, treatment may include manual therapy, soft-tissue techniques, mobility work, therapeutic exercise, strengthening, movement retraining and graded return-to-activity programmes. He believes successful rehabilitation requires active patient involvement and therefore takes time to explain clinical findings, provide appropriate education and develop realistic treatment goals.
Clinical Areas of Expertise
Abdulrahman has experience managing a wide range of musculoskeletal presentations, including:
- Back pain and spinal conditions
- Neck pain
- Sciatica and nerve-related symptoms
- Shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries
- Hip and knee pain
- Sports and exercise-related injuries
- Muscle strains and ligament sprains
- Tendon injuries and tendinopathy
- Arthritis and persistent joint pain
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Workplace and postural-related musculoskeletal pain
- Running and gym-related injuries
- Acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
- General muscle and joint pain
Specialist Clinical Skills
His clinical skill set includes:
- Comprehensive MSK assessment and clinical reasoning
- Identification of musculoskeletal red flags and appropriate referral
- Biomechanical and movement assessment
- Manual therapy and soft-tissue techniques
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Progressive strengthening and rehabilitation
- Strength and conditioning principles
- Sports injury rehabilitation
- Load management and graded return to activity
- Return-to-sport and return-to-work rehabilitation
- Injury prevention strategies
- Functional rehabilitation and movement retraining
- Patient education and self-management
Abdulrahman works with people across a wide range of ages, occupations and activity levels, including office workers, individuals with physically demanding jobs, recreational runners, gym users and athletes. He adapts rehabilitation programmes to each person’s circumstances, taking into consideration their work requirements, lifestyle, fitness level and personal goals.
Whether a patient is struggling with persistent back pain, recovering from an injury or surgery, returning to sport, experiencing difficulties with everyday movement or looking to improve their physical capacity, Abdulrahman aims to provide structured and progressive rehabilitation that promotes both short-term symptom improvement and long-term physical resilience.
He places particular importance on patient education and shared decision-making. By helping patients understand their condition, contributing factors and rehabilitation process, he encourages them to take an active role in their recovery and develop strategies that can help reduce the risk of recurrence.
Abdulrahman is committed to continual professional development and maintaining current knowledge of evidence-based physiotherapy practice. He continues to develop his clinical skills and knowledge across musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports physiotherapy, exercise prescription, clinical reasoning and injury management.
As a dedicated MSK clinician at Clearcut Physiotherapy’s Norbury and Eltham branches, Abdulrahman is passionate about helping people overcome pain, restore physical function and regain confidence in their bodies. Through detailed assessment, clear communication, personalised treatment and progressive rehabilitation, he strives to help every patient achieve meaningful and sustainable improvements.
If you’re experiencing back pain, neck pain, shoulder or knee problems, sports injuries, sciatica, tendon problems, joint pain, post-operative difficulties or another musculoskeletal condition, Abdulrahman Hassan can provide a comprehensive assessment and personalised rehabilitation programme designed around your individual needs and goals.
