About
Research
Email: pedro.andre@stmarys.ac.uk
Biography
Pedro qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2004 in Portugal. He undertook specialist training in MSK, Orthopaedics and Sports Physiotherapy while working in a variety of settings including hospitals, private clinics and with professional athletes/sports teams. During this time, Pedro also established his own private clinics and lectured at the physiotherapy school in Lisbon.
Since 2014, Pedro’s career has taken him to clinics and hospitals across the world, from the UK to China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, or Iraq. Most recently, Pedro has been working as a First Contact Practitioner in NHS GP surgeries across Southwest London as well as supporting physiotherapy students during their placements as Clinical Educator.
With 18 years of experience, Pedro went back to university in 2020 to pursue a MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy Practice. He currently works part-time in an MSK clinic, and joined St. Mary’s in 2022 as a Senior Lecturer to teach in the Physiotherapy BSc course.
Research
Research profile
Research Project (MSc)
Impact of musculoskeletal impairments on symptoms and health-related quality of life of considered healthy people. Aveiro University. Portugal
Oral Presentations:
- Andre, P. (2015) Physiotherapy - practicing overseas
- Guest Speaker, III Physiotherapy Conference, Universidade Atlântica. Lisbon.
- Andre, P (2011) Physiotherapy intervention in young athletes
- Guest Speaker, II Physiotherapy Seminars. ESALD. Castelo Branco, Portugal.