FCP First Contact Physiotherapy, is a new NHS service in which you see a physiotherapist instead of your GP for your first appointment about your musculoskeletal condition. This service is available for patients 16 years of age and over.
Musculoskeletal conditions can be:
- Soft tissue injuries, sprains strains or sports injuries
- Arthritis in any joint
- Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bones e.g. tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome
- Spinal pain including lower back, mid back and neck pain
- Spinal related pain in arms or legs including nerve symptoms e.g. pins and needles or numbness
- Post orthopaedic surgery
The appointment will involve taking details to assess and make a diagnosis.
FCP will then discuss a treatment plan with you, this may be, exercises to self-manage or refer you for onward treatment to the appropriate service.
Meet the Catherine Adams Physiotherapy Team
Catherine Adams
Anna Meadows
Eleanor Scofield
