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/