Adult MSK Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy involves the assessment and treatment of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, joints, nerves and other structures in order to:
- improve your movement and strength
- help you to do more of your normal activities
- help you to understand and manage your condition.
Treatment is likely to include an exercise program specific to your needs.
MSK Physiotherapy may not help if you:
- have had physiotherapy treatment for the same condition within the past year.
- are referring yourself for widespread aches and pains.
- have previously attended the Pain Clinic for the same condition.
We are unable to accept a self referral if:
- you are not registered with a GP within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
- your condition is due to a fracture or break within the past 3 months. We need a referral from your hospital clinic to make sure physiotherapy is appropriate.
- you have had surgery for this condition within the past 3 months. We need a referral from your hospital clinic to make sure physiotherapy is appropriate.
- you have attended Accident and Emergency or Minor Injuries Unit within the past 2 weeks for your condition. We need a referral from your hospital clinic.
- you require a home visit. Please ask your GP to refer you to Community Rehab Services.
- you are under 14 years old. Please ask your GP to refer you to Children’s Services.
Please click on this link MSK Physiotherapy Self referral form - NHSGGC to complete the physiotherapy self referral form. For more information and self help please visit Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy - NHSGGC
We will add your referral to the waiting list. When you reach the top of the waiting list we will send you a letter asking you to contact our booking centre to arrange an appointment.
Please note:
- incomplete referrals will be returned for completion.
- if your referral is not appropriate for our service we will send you a letter to tell you.
- we do not send out letters acknowledging that we have received your referral. Information to help you manage your condition is available at: www.nhsinform.scot/msk