Physiotherapy
Need help with your muscle or joint problems? Please explore the options below.
First Contact Physiotherapists
First contact physiotherapists are advanced physiotherapists who are clinically competent to manage and treat musculoskeletal problems which means you may not need to see a GP.
If you are aged 18 or over and need to be seen for a musculoskeletal issue and meet the following criteria you will be offered an appointment with the physiotherapist in the first instance.
- Joint pain
- Shoulder pain
- Tendon problems
- Muscle pain
- Sports Injuries
- Knee problems
- Neck pain
- Tennis elbow
- Back pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Trapped nerves
- Sciatica
If you need to be reviewed for an musculoskeletal related issue, please complete an e-consult form online. Alternatively, please call us on 0117 959 1919 to book an appointment. Appointments will be arranged either on the telephone to discuss the history of the problem or as face to face where a specialist examination can take place.
GetUBetter - Physio in your pocket
NHS BNSSG MSK app is now available to all patients at Pioneer Medical Group. It’s a FREE, easy-to-use tool helping you to self-manage your muscle, bone, and joint (MSK) injuries and conditions.
- No need to wait for an appointment
- Instant access to a personalised plan
- Safe and effective
What is getUBetter?
getUBetter is an app helping you self-manage at home, work, and on the move. It can be accessed on a Smartphone or via the Web.
It covers a range of MSK injuries and conditions, like back pain and ankle pain, and is designed to help you recover, understand when and where to seek help, and prevent further injuries.
Who is getUBetter for?
- Anyone over the age of 18
- Anyone who's been advised or chose to self-manage
- Anyone waiting for treatment
What will you get?
- A personalised recovery plan
- Step-by-step guidance
- Exercises based on your condition
- Advice to seek help, if needed
- Referral to your local healthcare providers, treatments, and services, if needed
My Joint Health Hub
My Joint Health Hub is available to access by anyone however it is tailored for residents living in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire region.
The website covers general information about conditions affecting your muscles, bones and joints (otherwise known as your musculoskeletal system).
The content has been put together and approved by local healthcare professionals and is designed to help you understand more about your condition and what you can do to help yourself. There is also information about keeping healthy and accessing local services to support you with this.