Guest Lecture: Screening in Relation to Imaging

On June 2nd, the Continuing Education in Physiotherapy at the Bern University of Applied Sciences invites you to an exciting guest lecture on the topic “Screening in Relation to Imaging – Diagnostic Imaging: A Gold Mine of Information or Fool’s Gold?”

02.06.2026, 6pm–7pm – Online and on site: BFH, Murtenstrasse 10, 3008 Bern (Raum 020)

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This lecture examines the role of screening in relation to diagnostic imaging and its relevance for physiotherapy practice. While ordering imaging often dominates the discussion, the impact of imaging extends much further, influencing assessment and treatment choices, prognosis, and patient education. As direct access models expand, physiotherapists take on greater responsibility in determining appropriate imaging. Adequate training is therefore essential to prevent misuse and to support responsible clinical decision-making.

Programme

6:00 pm: Arrival and welcome

Mirjam Hunziker, Head of Degree Programme Physiotherapy, BFH Department of Health Professions

6:05 pm: Keynote: Screening and Imaging in Physiotherapy

Dr William (Bill) Boissonnault, PT, DPT, is Professor Emeritus at the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin–Madison

6:55 pm: Closing

Mirjam Hunziker, Head of Degree Programme Physiotherapy, BFH Department of Health Professions

7:00 pm: End of the event

Speaker

Dr. William (Bill) Boissonnault, PT, DPT, Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation.

He has extensive clinical experience as a Senior Physical Therapist at the UW Hospital and Clinics Spine Center and serves in adjunct faculty roles teaching medical screening and differential diagnosis in several U.S. DPT programs. He is widely published, including work on diagnostic imaging and clinical decision‑making in physiotherapy.