Patients, aged 16 or over, can now refer themselves directly for MSK physiotherapy with Novus Health without needing to contact the surgery first.

Patients need to:
– be over the age of 16
– have experienced MSK problems for more than 14 days
– not be unwell in any other way (other than MSK symptoms)

Patients who wish to start the self-referral process can complete an online form at Novus Health by clicking here or call 01924 224497

What is included?

• All soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains or sports injuries
• Arthritis – any joint
• Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons, or bone eg tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, ankle sprains
• Spinal pain including lower back pain, mid back pain and neck pain
• Spinal related pain in arms or legs including nerve symptoms e.g. pins and needles or numbness

What is not included?

• Acutely Unwell
• Children under 16
• Medical Management of inflammatory conditions
• Womens’ Health, antenatal and post-natal problems
• House bound patients
• Medication reviews for non MSK conditions
• Neurological and respiratory conditions
• Headaches
• Acute Mental Health crisis
• Patients who do not want to see an FCP
• Suspected cancers (i.e. soft tissue/sarcoma)