Dr Ralph Mitchell — Why Everything we do is Wrong in MSK Medicine and How to Fix it — Injury Rehab Network

The next Injury Rehab Network event with BASRaT is taking place on Wednesday, 9th December, with a presentation from Dr Ralph Mitchell. Dr Mitchell’s presentation will explore his views on MSK medicine.

Taking place online on Wednesday, 9th December 2026 from 7pm to 8pm. Registration is free – click here to sign up.

Dr Ralph Mitchell, BSc (Hons), MBChB, MRCS (Eng), MRCGP, MSc Sports & Exercise Medicine, DipFSEM

Dr Ralph Mitchell is a GP with an Extended Role in Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Sports & Exercise Medicine, with over 13 years of experience working across elite sport, primary care and specialist MSK services.

His career in professional sport has included working with Wasps Rugby, Leicester Tigers and the England Rugby performance pathway, providing medical care to elite athletes and supporting injury management, rehabilitation and return-to-performance decisions.

Alongside his work in high-performance sport, Ralph has developed extensive experience in the assessment and non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. He currently works in community MSK services and private clinical practice, with a particular interest in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based, multidisciplinary care.

Ralph also holds clinical leadership roles within the NHS, including work with the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme, supporting the transformation of community MSK services, and developing more effective, integrated pathways between primary and specialist care.

A passionate advocate for physical activity and exercise medicine, Ralph brings together practical experience from elite sport, frontline clinical practice and healthcare leadership.

Ralph will discuss, “Why everything we do is wrong in MSK medicine and how to fix it.”

Book your place

• Date – Wednesday 9th December
• Time – 7pm – 8pm
• Cost – Free
• Location – Online (Zoom)
• Register to attend – click here

The next event of the Injury Rehab Network

The next event of the Injury Rehab Network in partnership with BASRaT will take place online on Wednesday 9th December from 7pm – 8pm. Anyone professionally involved with or studying sports medicine, performance and rehabilitation from injury is welcome to attend – click here to register.

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