Physiotherapy

ECPCN is working with Cornwall Foundation Trust and Pure Physio to help and support your care. First Contact Physiotherapists (“FCPs”) are available in all of the seven Practices and you will be able to access them via the Practice.

Low back and neck pain are the greatest cause of years lost to disability in the UK, with chronic joint pain or osteoarthritis affecting more than 8.75 million people. In addition, musculoskeletal conditions also account for 30% of all GP appointments.

FCPs can help patients with musculoskeletal issues such as back, neck and joint pain by:
1. assessing and diagnosing issues
2. giving expert advice on how best to manage their conditions
3. referring them onto specialist services if necessary.

Patients with back and joint pain, including conditions such as arthritis, will be able to contact their local FCP, rather than waiting to see a GP or being referred to hospital.

By making it easier for you to access FCP, you will have quicker access to diagnosis and treatment, helping you to manage your conditions more effectively and recover faster, so you can get back to normal life quickly.