We provide services to adults within the West Lothian Health & Social Care Partnership. All our services aim to provide person-centered, safe and quality care. Our Musculoskeletal (MSK) services can support you with a range of conditions in an out-patient clinic setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How can I be referred to see a physiotherapist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- You can book an appointment for assessment and advice by a Primary Care Advanced Practice Physiotherapist (GP APP or First Contact Physiotherapist) <\/strong>through your GP Practice. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- For assessment, ongoing support and rehabilitation, you can be referred to the Core MSK Physiotherapy service<\/a> by your GP or via Self referral – see section below for appropriate forms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Please note we only accept referrals for patients aged 16 and above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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MSK Self Referral Form<\/a><\/strong> – word version to be completed online<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MSK Self Referral Form<\/a> – PDF to be printed and completed by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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MSK Walking Aid Referral From<\/a><\/strong> – word version to be completed online<\/p>\n\n\n\n
MSK Walking Aid Self Referral form<\/a><\/strong> – PDF to be printed and completed by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please either email completed form to us, print and either hand it to your GP reception OR send it to us. The email and postal address is on the self referral form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Self Help Guides<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you feel confident to try to manage your condition on your own, please have a look at the links below for guidance that may be useful: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Muscle, bone and joints | NHS inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self-help guide: Shoulder pain | NHS inform<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n