Mohammad Rafiqul Alam

HCPC & CSP - registered Physiotherapist with 20+ years' progressive experience across musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory, community, and diabetes-related physiotherapy. Proven expertise in clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, patient rehabilitation, and academic teaching. Skilled in evidence-based interventions, MDT coordination, and service innovation. Strong record of improving patient outcomes in both NHS and private healthcare environments.

Senior Physiotherapist & Head Physiotherapist (In-Charge) - Cumilla Diabetic Hospital - Bangladesh

(2021-01)

Deliver autonomous physiotherapy practice across musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory specialties.

• Lead and mentor physiotherapy team, ensuring safe, evidence-based interventions across inpatient, outpatient, and ICU settings.
• Design and implement tailored rehabilitation plans to improve patient outcomes and independence.
• Conduct functional disability evaluations and recommend ADL adaptations.
• Collaborate with MDTs to ensure integrated, patient-centred rehabilitation.
• Uphold safeguarding, dignity, and confidentiality in all clinical practices.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance, and CPD activities.

Physiotherapy Assistant - Cumilla Diabetic Hospital - Bangladesh

(1998-03 - 2015-04)

• Supported senior physiotherapists in treating patients with stroke, musculoskeletal, and diabetic complications.
• Assisted in gait training, mobility sessions, and post-operative rehabilitation.
• Educated patients on exercise techniques, device use, and lifestyle management.
• Coordinated treatment records, schedules, and assisted in outpatient clinics.
• Promoted safe rehabilitation environments through infection control and equipment management.

Guest Lecturer – Orthopaedic Nursing (Part-Time) - Cumilla Diabetic Association Nursing Institute - Bangladesh

(2013-01)

Deliver lectures on musculoskeletal anatomy, post-operative care, and rehabilitation principles.

• Design and oversee skill-based training for nursing students in neuromuscular assessment and assistive devices.
• Mentor students on interdisciplinary teamwork and professional development.

Master of Public Health - Public Health - Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology (2022)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy - Singhania University (2019)

Physiotherapy Internship (One-Year Mandatory Rotational Internship) - Physiotherapy - Specialised Physiotherapy & Arthritis Research Centre (SP Hospital) (2020)

Physiotherapy Assistant Course - Physiotherapy - Bangladesh Health Professions Institute (BHPI) (1997)

Fellowship Diploma in Stroke Rehabilitation & Prevention - Stroke Rehabilitation & Prevention - London Academy of Sports & Health Science (2016)