Muscle/Joint Problem
You can find information about common causes of muscular pain with exercise tutorials on:
Chartered Society of Physiotherapist website.
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.