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Physiotherapy within our Practice

Every GP practice in Midlothian has an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner who works within the practice who you can speak to if you have a muscle, bone or joint problem. They are all highly experienced and can assess and diagnose any musculoskeletal conditions, provide you with an explanation of your condition, appropriate exercises and discuss management options. This may include referral to your local Physiotherapy department for ongoing physiotherapy, pain management advice, X-ray or referral for a specialist opinion.

Phone to ask for an appointment with the Physiotherapist.

The physiotherapist can help with:

  • Muscle, bone or joint pain 
  • Back pain / Sciatica
  • Neck pain / Whiplash
  • Joint pain & stiffness including knee/ shoulder, wrist and hand pain and osteoarthritis
  • Muscle or tendon pain e.g. tennis elbow, achilles tendon pain
  • Sprains or strains e.g. knee / ankle sprain, calf strain
  • Weakness / de-conditioning after injury or surgery
  • Loss of confidence with movement and physical activity.  

Low Back Pain

If you have pain in your lower back (including sciatica) you can now self-refer directly to a new digital support service which offers same-day appointments 24/7. The service is delivered by NHS Lothian’s clinical partner, Flok Health.

To self refer go to https://services.nhslothian.scot/musculoskeletal/midlothian/ and ask the patient to click on the link for "Flok Health Register"

Or click on https://referral.flok.health/?gp=mid-lothian-self-refer

You will be directed to a digital appointment immediately.

For other conditions, or if you prefer to see or speak to a physiotherapist, then please contact your GP practice and ask to see the advanced physiotherapist (GP APP). Read more about GP APPs here - https://services.nhslothian.scot/physiotherapy/gp-advanced-physiotherapy-practitioners/

Musculoskeletal Self Help Information

For advice on self help with musculoskeletal problems, visit:

https://weare.nhslothian.scot/musculoskeletal/self-help-information/

 https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/muscle-bone-and-joints