The CLCH Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy service delivers musculoskeletal health at various sites across Barnet. The team works closely with GPs and hospital services to offer patients a seamless pathway of care.

The MSK Physiotherapy team comprises:

• specialist MSK physiotherapists
• pelvic health specialists
• specialist MSK paediatric Physiotherapists.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• registered with a Barnet GP
• aged four and above
• musculoskeletal issues where the patient is unable to self-manage with appropriate support in primary care.

Exclusions

• conditions that require the care of the GP or secondary care services (e.g. inflammatory conditions)
• neurological conditions (e.g. stroke / Parkinson's) 
• red flags – cancer / acute fractures / cauda equina syndrome 
• those requiring surgery 
• lumps and bumps (e.g. ganglions, bakers cyst)
• any child under the age of four (these should be sent to Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies)
• any child with more complex needs e.g. ASD, LD, neurodevelopmental issues (these should be sent to Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies)
• chronic fatigue syndrome (these should be sent to UCLH)
• temporomandibular dysfunction 
• vestibular complaints 
• forefoot pain / symptomatic pes planus (this should be referred to CLCH podiatry).

How to Refer

Locations

Grahame Park Health Centre

Childs Hill Clinic

Edgware Community Hospital

Finchley Memorial Hospital