First Contact Physio-therapist

Picton PCN has a team of three First Contact Physios that work across our six GP Practices, providing face to face appointments with patients with Musculoskeletal problems

 

Musculoskeletal problem: back pain, neck pain, joint pain, muscular pain, or sports injuries

 

During the appointment they provide patients with an assessment, diagnosis and simple first line management advice.

 

If need be they can arrange further investigation, blood tests x-rays or scans as well as refer for courses of physio therapy, orthopaedic or podiatry services

 

Patients can see a highly specialised Musculoskeletal physio therapist without the need to see a GP, just call your GP practice to enquire about an appointment.

 

If needed FCPs can arrange medication or steroid injections if needed

 

Most Musculoskeletal conditions can be self managed with appropriate advice and exercises and lifestyle changes to help prevent conditions getting worse, by booking an appointment with your practice you could seek this help to manage Musculoskeletal problems.