Trent View Medical Practice has a first contact physiotherapy service. You can book an appointment directly with a physiotherapist via the receptionist, which means you won’t need to wait for a referral from a doctor.

Eaxmples:

All soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains or sports injuries

Arthritis – any joint

Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bone, eg tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle sprains

Spinal pain including lower back pain, mid-back pain and neck pain

Spinal-related pain in arms or legs, including nerve symptoms, eg pins and needles or numbness

Changes to walking

Post-orthopaedic surgery

All Trent View Medical Practice adult patients are able to see a musculoskeletal first contact physiotherapist at the practice without being referred by a GP.

The vast majority of musculoskeletal first contact practitioners are physiotherapists with enhanced skills. They can help patients with musculoskeletal issues such as back, neck and joint pain by:

• assessing and diagnosing issues
• giving expert advice on how best to manage their conditions
• referring them onto specialist services if necessary.

Patients with back and joint pain, including conditions such as arthritis, will now be able to contact their local physiotherapist directly, rather than waiting to see a GP or being referred to hospital. Patients can also see a physiotherapist by speaking to the GP practice receptionist or by being referred by their GP.

By making it easier for patients to access physiotherapist, patients will have quicker access to diagnosis and treatment, helping them to manage their conditions more effectively and recover faster, so they can get back to normal life quickly. They will help GPs to manage their workload more effectively, and reduce the need for onward referrals.