Musculoskeletal physiotherapy is the broad heading that covers most of what we do. Something hurts, or something no longer moves the way it should, and it has not settled by itself. We work out why that is happening, treat it, and give you the programme that keeps it settled.
That covers backs and necks, shoulders, elbows, wrists and hands, hips and knees, feet and ankles, and the long standing aches people have stopped mentioning because they assume nothing can be done. It also covers the problems that are not where they hurt, which is a surprisingly large share of them. A knee that aches after a long walk often starts at the hip or the foot.
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What happens at the first appointment
We ask about the problem and about your life, because the two are connected, then we examine how you move. By the end of the session you should understand what is going on, what we can do about it, and roughly how long we expect it to take. Treatment usually starts in that same appointment rather than at the next one.
Do I need a scan first
Usually not. Most musculoskeletal problems are diagnosed from your history and a proper physical examination, and NICE guidance is generally against routine imaging for common problems such as low back pain, because it rarely changes what the treatment should be. If we think a scan or an orthopaedic opinion is genuinely needed, we will tell you and write to your GP.
How many sessions will it take
That depends on the problem, and anybody who gives you a number before assessing you is guessing. Some straightforward problems settle in two or three appointments. We will give you an honest estimate after the assessment, and we will say so if we do not think physiotherapy is the right answer for you.
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