We offer specialist physiotherapy student placements in the West Midlands, giving you the opportunity to experience how physiotherapy can make a lasting difference for people living with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions.

Muscular dystrophy is a rare, progressive condition with no cure. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in helping people maintain movement, independence, and quality of life for as long as possible. If you want to see the real impact of physiotherapy in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.

What you will gain

• Hands-on experience in specialist neuromuscular physiotherapy
• Insight into supporting people with long-term, progressive conditions
• Learning alongside experienced and supportive clinicians
• A welcoming, person-centred environment where your development matters
• Dedicated support from our Student Placement Lead throughout your placement
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team approach to care

What you will do

• Observe and support physiotherapy assessments and treatment sessions
• Learn how treatment plans are adapted as conditions change over time
• Understand the role of physiotherapy in long-term progressive conditions
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team delivering holistic, high-quality care
• Develop your clinical thinking in a specialist neurological setting

Placements at the MD Support Centre are designed to support your learning while giving you meaningful exposure to specialist practice in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We currently welcome students from our partner universities. If you would like to work with us please get in touch.