Diabetes Type 2 Group Session 11th September

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.

Please do not book in with our FCP’s for any of the following:

Acutely unwell

Child under 16 years old

Medical management of rheumatoid conditions

Women’s health, antenatal and postnatal problems

House-bound patients

Medication reviews for non-MSK conditions

Medication reviews for non-MSK conditions

Headaches

Acute mental health crises

How can you book an appointment with your FCP?

Either call the surgery on 01223 364116 to book an appointment or if you have access to our online services click HERE

Please note you will need to be set up for our online services to use this, please call the surgery if you do not have access to this.

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