Gilmore Medical Practice

Physiotherapy

Muscle/Joint Problem

You can find information about common causes of muscular pain with exercise tutorials on:

Chartered Society of Physiotherapist website.

NHS inform

Self Refer to Physiotherapy

If you have a muscle or joint problem that may benefit from physiotherapy then you can now self refer without needing to see a GP first.

Please complete this form online  – physiotherapy self referral and email to loth.physioselfrefedinnoreply@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Alternatively print and complete this PDF version by hand and post to the following address:

Physiotherapy Department
Slateford Medical Centre
27 Gorgie Park Close
Edinburgh
EH14 1NQ

For more information please click here.

Bladder and Bowel / Continence Problems

You can now self refer to the continence team by completing the following form – Continence self referral

Walking Aids

If you require a new walking aid then please complete this form – Walking aid self referral form

Children’s Physio Helpline

Children and Young People’s Physiotherapy Service helpline is open on Thursday mornings 9 – 11am (Children’s physio helpline leaflet.)

  • For concerns regarding muscle, bone and joint pain please call 0131 312 1079.
  • For concerns about a child’s development or motor skills then please call 0131 312 2347.

Please click this link for several useful leaflets about common problems in children.

 

Date published: 12th February, 2025
Date last updated: 2nd April, 2025