First contact practitioner physiotherapists (FCPs) are advanced physiotherapists working within GP practices. FCPs have extensive skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Such as joint pain and stiffness, osteoarthritis, sciatica and muscular pain.
Our first contact physiotherapist are based in a general practitioner’s (GP) surgery and can assess and manage musculoskeletal conditions without a referral from a doctor.
FCPs can help patients with musculoskeletal issues by assessing and diagnosing issues, giving expert advice on how best to manage their conditions, and referring them onto specialist services if necessary.
