Have you suffered a recent injury or flare up of an old problem?
If so, you may be able to request an appointment with our MSK First Contact Practitioners.
First Contact Practitioners are available to offer you quick direct access to Telephone or Face to Face appointments, without the need for you to see your GP.
What do they see?
- Soft tissue sprains, strains and sports injuries.
- Spinal pain including lower back, mid back and neck pain.
- Spinal related nerve pain such as sciatica.
- Possible problems with muscles, ligaments and tendons or bones
- Post-operative orthopaedic conditions
- Arthritis – any joint
- Changes to walking
What can they do?
- Assess and diagnose what’s going on.
- Give expert advice on how to best manage your condition, including pain management and medication advice.
- Refer you for investigations or to specialist services if necessary.
How do I request an appointment?
You can self-refer to the MSK Physiotherapy Team using the link below and selecting the “If you live in the rest of Hampshire” referral form.
Physiotherapy :: Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust
Please note that this service is only available to patients aged 16 or over, who have a musculoskeletal (MSK) pain/condition.
What this means for you?
- Faster access to specialist expertise
- Fewer onward referrals to see a hospital consultant
- On average, 95% of patients didn’t require a GP follow-up
For more information about musculoskeletal conditions, please visit NHS England » Musculoskeletal health
Watch this short video for more information about the First Contact Physiotherapy service.