A full assessment of your problem will be made during your consultation to determine a diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This will include:

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• Information from you and your referral letter about your symptoms

• A thorough physical examination of the area

• Other tests that may be necessary: x-rays, blood tests or referral for scans.

• Your diagnosis will be explained carefully to you.

• You will have time to discuss this with your practitioner.

• Advice on management of your problem and choices of treatment to suit you will be explained and discussed in detail.

• Exercise and rehabilitation programmes may be given if required, information and exercise sheets will also be provided.

• Supports may be fitted to suit you if appropriate.

• Injections if required may be given during your appointment.

• Referral on for further treatment may be made if appropriate and if you wish to consider further help eg physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, orthotics department or to pain management for further help with medication.

• Referral to orthopaedics or another relevant speciality – rheumatology, neurology may be made if surgery or consultant opinion is recommended and you wish to consider this option.

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You do not have to bring anything to your appointment, but it may be useful to the doctor if you bring any prescription medicine you are currently taking. 

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Any other details can be found on your referral letter. It is not necessary for you to bring your referral letter but it may be helpful should you choose to.

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When you arrive for your appointment, you will be greeted by a member of our administration team who will direct you to where you need to be.