Physiotherapy helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. Low back and neck pain are the greatest cause of years lost to disability in the UK, with chronic joint pain or osteoarthritis affecting more than 8.75 million people. In addition, musculoskeletal conditions also account for 30% of all GP appointments.
For expert assessment, advice and treatment, we are fortunate enough to have a First Contact Physiotherapist here at Billesdon Surgery.
Your First Contact Physiotherapist is Rowell Nieuwenhoudt.
A quick video explaining what First Contact Physiotherapy does.
Inclusion Criteria
- All soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains or sports injuries
- Arthritis
- Problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bones eg. tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle sprains
- Spinal problems including lower back, mid-back and neck pain
- Spinal related pain in arms or legs, including nerve symptoms, eg pins and needles or numbness
- Post-orthopaedic surgery (may differ between localities)
Exclusion Criteria
- Children under 16
- Womens health, antenatal and post natal problems
- House-bound patients