Physiotherapists use various skills and techniques to help you manage and learn more about your condition and achieve your goals. These can include simple self management advice, pain management advice, movement and exercise therapy as well as hands on treatment.
Single treatment appointment
Sometimes a single appointment is all that is required, for example if you need a walking aid provided or just need some advice about a long standing or resolving condition. We may ask you when booking your appointment if you would like this type of appointment.
Ongoing care options
Many musculoskeletal conditions may involve attending Physiotherapy to determine your care needs or requirements this will allow you to work with your Physiotherapist to find the best treatment options to facilitate your rehabilitation. If you are required to attend appointments may be offered as in person, telephone or video consultation depending on what suits your circumstances.
For many musculoskeletal conditions a period of strength based exercise is the most beneficial treatment. We work alongside third party organisations such as Fife Leisure to help provide the best rehabilitation options for you. This may involve initial rehabilitation within physiotherapy with a stepped approach to self management within classes in the community or through Fife Leisure.
If your condition is improving and you feel that you can self manage your condition without the need for prearranged appointments or you feel that you do not require Physiotherapy interventions at this time then patient initiated review may be offered.
If at any point in your journey you feel that your condition is improving and you feel you no longer require our help, a number of options can be made available such as Patient Initiative Review (PIR).
