16/04/2019
Dear Physios, Share this with your patient asap.
In case of any joint or muscle pain, Physiotherapist can help and guide with the condition. How does it helps.
a. Prevent unnecessary Orthopedic consultation
b. Prevent unnecessary X-ray /MRI and other diagnostic tests
c. Physiotherapists are professionals who can diagnose the condition and if needed can refer to an ortho/doctor when required.
First-contact physiotherapists based in general practice can deal with 99% of patients with musculoskeletal conditions without GP review, a two-year audit has found.