Blessy Thomas
London
Summary
Dedicated highly skilled Prescribing Physiotherapist with extensive experience in musculoskeletal and neurological practice, including complex MSK presentations within private clinic and hospital settings. Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning, autonomous decision-making, and a patient-centred approach aligned with UK best practice. Experienced in multidisciplinary working, service development, and ongoing professional development. Committed to delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care while contributing to service quality, governance, and mentorship.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prescribing Physiotherapist
Proback Advanced Back Care Clinic
Victoria, London
07.2024 - Current
- Independently assess, diagnose, and manage a broad range of musculoskeletal presentations, including complex, persistent pain cases.
- Request and interpret investigations such as X‑rays and imaging, prepare clinical reports, and initiate appropriate onward referrals.
- Develop personalised self‑management and rehabilitation plans to support behavioural change, recovery, and long‑term condition management.
- Utilise the full scope of physiotherapy practice, including advanced manual therapy, electrotherapeutic modalities, and prescribing competencies.
- Deliver specialist MSK interventions including shockwave therapy, laser therapy, decompression therapy, and regenerative techniques.
- Maintain accurate daily utilisation records and collect Patient Satisfaction Questionnaires (PSQs) to support service monitoring and quality assurance.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, building effective working relationships with other staff
- Contribute to clinical audits, service evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in shaping and refining local MSK care pathways to enhance patient access and outcomes.
- Actively participate in clinical supervision and peer reflection sessions.
Clinical Physiotherapist
Maya's Physiotherapy Centre
Mumbai, India
09.2023 - 12.2023
- To deliver specialized neurological physiotherapy services to patients dealing with a range of neurological conditions such as stroke, acquired brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, motor neuron disease, muscular sclerosis, and cerebral palsy.
- Collaboratively conduct initial assessments for new patients and document suitable treatment plans.
- Continuously assess, evaluate, and adjust treatments to monitor progress and ensure the efficacy of interventions.
- Engage in discussions with patients, their families, and caregivers as relevant to explore service options and treatment choices.
- Maintain accurate and updated patient records, reports and statistics in compliance with professional and legal standards.
Physiotherapist
BAJ R.R Hospital & Research Centre
Mumbai, India
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Assessing patients for confirmatory diagnosis and providing diagnosis specific treatments
- Assess patient’s capacity, obtain informed consent and possess the ability to work within a legal framework when dealing with patients who may lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
- Preparing treatment plan to address the conditions and needs of patients.
- Rehabilitating and educating patients and their family members about their condition and in achieving goal related final outcomes
- Neuro-rehabilitation techniques using PNF techniques, electrical stimulation, strengthening, conditioning and Gait training
- Hand therapy using ball exercises, peg boards, sensory stimulation etc.
- Organizing and planning fitness related health programs
- Providing home-care for elderly and bed-ridden patients
- Updating and maintaining patient case reports and information data
- Built client trust and loyalty through compassionate communication and care
- Managed large clinical caseload of patients
- Carried out therapeutic assessments to evaluate symptoms and provide provisional diagnosis
- Prepared comprehensive interventions and discharge plans
- Treating neurological patients with stroke, hemiplegia, cerebral palsy for strength training and gait rehabilitation
- Prioritize involving patients in the planning and prioritization of their rehabilitation plans whenever possible
- Educate patients on condition prevention techniques to minimize requirements for repeat care.
Senior Research Fellow
MGM School of Physiotherapy
Mumbai, India
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Identified optimal user research methods for various investigations
- Applied rigorous research methodology to manage large statistical datasets
- Built Excel spreadsheets with advanced formulas and pivot tables
- Interpreted data to analyze trends and progress investigations
- Protected intellectual property rights using patents, trademarks and copyrights
- Data collection for Below knee amputation patients, cerebral palsy and parkinson
Locum Physiotherapist
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Mumbai, India
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Carried out therapeutic assessments to evaluate symptoms and provide provisional diagnosis
- Facilitated outpatient musculoskeletal services
- Devised treatment plans to target patient pain and improve physical conditions
- Monitored patient’s conditions, adapting treatment plans for outcomes
- Developed attainable goals for optimal treatment progress
- Educated patients on condition prevention techniques to minimize requirements for repeat care
Physiotherapist
Sevenhills Hospital
Mumbai, India
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Worked in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding care to service users
- Maximized rehabilitation potential by building patient knowledge of treatments and conditions
- Used massage and muscle manipulation techniques to provide therapeutic relief
- Prepared comprehensive interventions and discharge plans
- Managed large clinical caseload of musculoskeletal and neurological patients
- Educated patients on condition prevention techniques to minimize requirements for repeat care
Education
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
MGM's Institute of Physiotherapy
Aurangabad, India08.2014
Master of Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Pain Management)
MGM's School of Physiotherapy
Navi-Mumbai, India04.2016
Skills
- Advanced MSK Assessment & Diagnosis
- Complex Case Management
- Prescribing & Injection Therapy (trained)
- Imaging & Investigation Requests
- Person-Centred Self‑Management Planning
- MDT Collaboration
- Clinical Governance & Audit Support
- Patient Education & Behavioural Change
Languages
English
Hindi
Marathi
Malayalam
Custom Section
PH133544, 122652
Publications
- Functional Outcome Following Lower Extremity Amputation: A Review of Contextual Factors Influencing Function in Low-to Middle-Income Group Countries, Mullerpatan R, Sonkhia M, Thomas B, Mishra S, Gupta A, Agarwal B, Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2019, 31, 2
- Comparison of foot structure between urban and rural Indian Children, Rajani Mullerpatan, Yuvraj Singh, Blessy Ann Thomas, 2018, Physiotherapy-The Journal of Indian Association of Physiotherapists, accepted
Certification
Workshops and Seminars
- Attended 10 days basic course in SPSS
- Attended a 3 day Basic Course in Clinical Biomechanics by Dr.Rajani Mullerpatan at MGM Centre of Human Movement Sciences
- Attended a 4 day hands-on workshop at Mumbai on Neurodynamic Solution by Dr.KIRAN
- Attended a conference on Low Back Ache, Ergonomics and Swiss Ball Exercises for Back-ache
- Theory and Practical training in Ozone therapy by The American Academy of Ozonetherapy on 27th, 28th and 29th September 2024 by Laura Dinham
- Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Course-Level 7 -University of West London, Reading
CPD Points- 40 CPD hours
- Introduction to Ultrasound MSK Imaging by Sports Medicine Ultrasound Group (SMUG) on 18th and 19th October 2024 CPD Points- 14 CPD hours
- Joint Injection Course by Cornerstone Medical Education on 17th November 2024 by Dr.Abbas Tejani CPD Points- 06 CPD hours
Timeline
Prescribing Physiotherapist
Proback Advanced Back Care Clinic
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Physiotherapist
Maya's Physiotherapy Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023
Physiotherapist
BAJ R.R Hospital & Research Centre
04.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Research Fellow
MGM School of Physiotherapy
02.2019 - 03.2020
Locum Physiotherapist
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
04.2018 - 09.2018
Physiotherapist
Sevenhills Hospital
08.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
MGM's Institute of Physiotherapy
Master of Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Pain Management)
MGM's School of Physiotherapy