Physiotherapist

First Contact Practitioner -Physiotherapist

Our FCP’s are physiotherapists with enhanced skills in the assessment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. These include;

· All soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains or sports injuries

· Arthritis

· Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bone

· Spinal pain

· Spine-related pain in arms or legs, including nerve symptoms

· Changes to walking

· Post-orthopaedic surgery/fractures

During your appointment you can expect your FCP to assess you, diagnose what is happening, provide expert advice on how best to manage your condition, and refer you on to specialist services if necessary.

You do not need to see a GP in order to access our FCP service – you can refer yourself directly!

Exclusion Criteria: Please do not book in with your FCP for any of the following;

Acutely Unwell

Child under 16yrs old

Medical management of rheumatoid conditions

Women’s health, antenatal and postnatal problems

House-bound patients

Medication reviews for non-MSK conditions

Neurological and respiratory conditions

Headaches

Acute mental health crises

How can you book an appointment with your FCP?

Request a consultation by phone – call 01223 364433 during our open hours. We will ask brief information to enable us to book your appointment with the correct member of our team.

Request a consultation using our online service via our website; https://arburyroadsurgery.nhs.uk/

You can find out more about our FCP service provided by Primary Care Physio here; https://primarycarephysio.co.uk/