Prateek Rangra is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy in the Dietetics, Nutrition & Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry & Radiography Division. He is also an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in NHS Lothian and Full Member of the Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research (CHEARR).
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I am a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University, a position I have held since November 2019. I also work part-time as an MSK Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner at East Lothian Community Hospital, where I provide contemporary musculoskeletal care, conduct complex assessments in primary care triage clinics and MSK injections. Lead service development initiatives, including establishing new vestibular assessment clinics and in-service training for staff development.
I graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy from MDU, Rohtak, India, in 2009, gaining broad rotational experience in a large multi-speciality teaching hospital. After relocating to Scotland, I completed my MSc in Physiotherapy at Queen Margaret University in 2011. My post-registration master's focused on research, clinical measurements, quality management, and enhancing clinical practice.
Throughout my career, I have worked in private clinics and across diverse NHS settings, including intermediate care services, community rehabilitation, and specialist musculoskeletal outpatient departments. Prior to my lecturing role, I worked as an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist and Rotational Spinal Advanced Practitioner with NHS Lothian, developing advanced skills in spinal assessment and triage for the neurosurgical unit. I have also gained experience in private practice, completing specialised training in gait analysis using OPTI-GAIT and VICON systems.
In June 2024, I co-founded ORYNX, a healthcare technology company developing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions to improve patient care. This builds on my previous entrepreneurial experience co-founding PodoQuick Podiatry Solutions Ltd and Walkable Ltd, where I developed patented functional orthotics for foot problems.
I am passionate about person-centred care and the therapeutic alliance. My specialist clinical interests include musculoskeletal rehabilitation, foot and gait biomechanics, and vestibular disorders.
Affiliations (including memberships) to other organisations:
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Membership in the Advanced Practice Physiotherapy Network (APPN)
My research focuses on evidence-based practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with particular emphasis on clinical decision-making, gait biomechanics, and service evaluation. I am interested in the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. I have published research on diagnostic approaches in MSK conditions and have been awarded funding for AI applications in healthcare.
Active Research Interests:
- Evidence-based practice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Clinical decision-making in MSK assessment and diagnosis
- Gait analysis and foot biomechanics
- Service evaluation and quality improvement in physiotherapy services
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in healthcare
- Pain management and chronic pain rehabilitation
- Vestibular rehabilitation
Research methods:
- Clinical audits
- Service evaluation
- Quantitative analysis
- Quality improvement methodologies
- Systematic reviews
- Mixed methods approaches.
I design and deliver teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy programmes at QMU, including Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Management in Sports Therapy, Clinical Decision Making and Complexity in Physiotherapy.
My teaching incorporates seminars, practical sessions, tutorials, and lectures. I also serve as a clinical educator, providing student placement opportunities and supporting student development.
