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BONES & JOINTS
(MUSCULOSKELETAL, MSK)

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Help for MSK issues

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PHYSIOTHERAPIST Helps to restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. It can also help to reduce your risk of injury or illness in the future. Services available: First Contact Physio, Physio Direct and GetUBetter

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) Aims to improve your ability to do everyday tasks if you're having difficulties

Podiatrist

PODIATRIST Diagnose and treat conditions affecting the foot and ankle, such as skin and nail problems, pain and musculoskeletal problems, foot infections and mobility issues

Mobility service

MOBILITY SERVICE Help for those with mobility issues and advice on walking aids, wheelchairs and mobility scooters

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THIS SERVICE DEALS WITH
Back pain, Education, Exercise advice, Gait problems, Joint problems, Muscle problems, Neck pain, Poor mobility, Posture advice, Rehabilitation, Shoulder pain, Skeletal problems, Soft tissue injuries, Sports injuries

You have two choices for physio - please click the required image scroll down or click one of these links for more info:

First Contact Physio | Physio Direct

FIRST CONTACT PHYSIO A team of advanced physiotherapists who can help diagnose and arrange initial treatment for musculoskeletal problems

PHYSIO DIRECT Physio Direct can assess your condition, investigate as appropriate and escalate onwards to other services as necessary

First Contact Physio

This is a face-to-face and telephone appointment service for initial assessment of musculoskeletal conditions. You may be directed to this service by another clinician within our practices.

To access this service yourself, please ring the reception team of your GP surgery.

GET HELP First contact physio video Read the leaflet Contact your surgery

LOCATIONS

Alfreton Primary Care Centre DE55 7AH
Ripley Hospital DE5 3HE
Heanor Memorial Health Centre DE75 7EA

Physio Direct

This service is designed to help ensure that people with musculoskeletal problems such as back pain, neck pain and other joint pains receive the right treatment, in the right place, at the right time.

Treatment plans may include exercises to improve your strength and activity levels, advice on lifestyle changes and education on pain management strategies; some therapists can also offer injections for pain relief from various conditions and they can also refer onwards to other appropriate services where needed.

To access this service, please ring 01246 565050.

GET HELP Physio/OT poster Physio Direct 01246 565050

LOCATION Ripley Hospital DE5 3HE

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THIS SERVICE DEALS WITH
Assessing function, Aids & equipment, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Identifying goals, Improving daily activity, Maintain independence, Rehabilitation

GET HELP Physio/OT poster Occupational therapy 01246 565050

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THIS SERVICE DEALS WITH
Bunion, Chiropody (podiatry), Corns and callouses, Foot care, Ingrowing toenails, Nail care and toenail problems

GET HELP Podiatry services Referral form (hand over to clinic)
ALFRETON
Alfreton Primary Care Centre 01773 546800

RIPLEY
Ripley Hospital 01773 743456

CRICH
Belper Clinic 01773 820093

HEANOR
Heanor Memorial Hospital 01773 599410

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THIS SERVICE DEALS WITH
Adivce on mobility aids, Scooters, Walking aids, Wheelchairs

GET HELP Derbyshire Mobility Derbyshire Mobility 01773 513235 MORE COMING SOON

BONES & JOINTS (MUSCULOSKELETAL, MSK)