Fast Track Physiotherapy Referral for GHC Staff
Staff Fast Track Physiotherapy is a designated physiotherapy service for all employees of Gloucestershire Health and Care. The service is led by Miranda Cawkwell – MSK physiotherapist, with admin support from Sheila. The service is embedded within and supported by the GHC MSK physiotherapy team, which includes access to Hand Therapy and Pelvic Health specialists.
Miranda is currently providing this service at Stroud Therapy Department, Cirencester Hospital and within Working Well at Rikenel in Gloucester. Some appointments may be available with other members of the physio team across the Trust, including the Forest of Dean, Tewkesbury and the Vale.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy covers the treatment of injuries and conditions affecting the muscles, joints, and soft tissues. We provide assessment and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including the following:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Sciatica
- Arthritis
- Ligament Sprains
- Fracture rehabilitation
- Tendinopathy
If you are experiencing musculoskeletal pain, you can refer yourself at any time using the form below. Your referral will be triaged by our physiotherapists, and you will be contacted by our admin team to offer you an appointment. Once your referral has been processed, we will aim to see you within two weeks for routine referrals or sooner if it is urgent.
Initial in-person appointments are 45 minutes long with shorter follow up appointments, depending on the time required for your individual circumstance.
Physiotherapy advice
Get physiotherapy advice for injuries in different parts of the body here.
“Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that works with people to identify and maximise their ability to move and function. Functional movement is a key part of what it means to be healthy.
This means that physiotherapy plays a key role in enabling people to improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life” (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (MSK) is the assessment and treatment of patients with problems relating to the muscular system, joints and various other structures of the body. These structures might be affected by injury, pain, surgery, posture and dysfunction. Our aim is to restore movement and function to the patient as efficiently as possible.
Your Physiotherapist will carry out a thorough examination; usually discussing in detail your current presentation and how it affects your daily life. This is followed by a physical assessment and discussion of the assessment findings. Finally, your Physiotherapist will select the most appropriate evidence-based treatment option, and assist you in setting your rehabilitation goals.
Training and Qualifications
Physiotherapists complete a three or four-year degree course on an approved training programme. On completion of an approved programme they are eligible for membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP). This is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK’s 47,000 Chartered Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy Students and Assistants.
All physiotherapists working in the NHS must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) adhering to codes of professional conduct and behaviour and fulfilling standards of professional practice.
