First Contact Physio
Have you suffered a recent injury or flare up of an old problem?
Ask about the new MSK First Contact Practitioner (FCP) service offered here. It may be just the thing you need.
First Contact Practitioners are available to offer you quick direct access to Face to Face appointments, without the need for you to see your GP.
What they see?
They manage bone, muscle and joint problems such as:
- Soft tissue sprains, strains and sports injuries
- Spinal pain including lower back, mid back and neck pain.
- Spinal related nerve pain such as sciatica.
- Muscle, Ligament and Tendon problems.
- Post-operative orthopaedic conditions.
- Arthritis
What they can 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.
Go direct to physio without seeing the doctor!
To book an appointment with one of our physiotherapists just call us directly to book a face to face consultation(subject to availability).
Following your FCP appointment you may be referred
Have you suffered a recent injury or flare up of an old problem?
Ask about the new MSK First Contact Practitioner (FCP) service offered here. It may be just the thing you need.
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 they see?
They manage bone, muscle and joint problems such as:
- Soft tissue sprains, strains and sports injuries
- Spinal pain including lower back, mid back and neck pain.
- Spinal related nerve pain such as sciatica.
- Muscle, Ligament and Tendon problems.
- Post-operative orthopaedic conditions.
- Arthritis
What they can 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.
Go direct to physio without seeing the doctor!
To book an appointment with one of our physiotherapists just call us directly to book a telephone or face to face consultation.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare MSK team offer a range of self-help and specialist services to help you with a range of joint, muscle and bone disorders including:
- Physiotherapy
- Onward referral for scans and orthopaedic specialists, if appropriate
- Persistent Pain
- Arthritis & Rheumatology
- Chronic Fatigue
You can self-refer for an assessment with the Solent team here.
Watch a short video here
When to see your FCP - websites and screens from csp.org.uk on Vimeo.
Please give us a call if you would like to book in to see a physiotherapist.
ESCAPE pain programme
This programme is for people suffering with chronic joint pain or osteoarthritis.
Each course is £45 and lasts for 6 weeks.
Here is a link for you to self refer!
Download our leaflet for more information: ESCAPE-Pain Leaflet (DOCX, 92KB)
Useful Resources
age UK
www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/exercise/simple-exercises-inactive-adults
Here you will find helpful exercises to help maintain strength, mobility and balance
CSP
www.csp.org.uk/public-patient/keeping-active-healthy/staying-healthy-you-age/staying-strong-you-age
They provide information regarding how to stay strong and even build strength when you get older
ROS
theros.org.uk/information-and-support/osteoporosis/living-with-osteoporosis/exercise-and-physical-activity-for-osteoporosis
Advice for people that have or are at risk of osteoporosis
Other resources
Staying active at home
About exercise for osteoporosis (EXTERNAL PDF LINK)
Exercises to promote bone and muscle strength (EXTERNAL PDF LINK)
Get up and go