Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Who is it for?

The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy service is for people aged 16 and over with conditions that relate to bones, muscles and joints.

The service is provided for people who live in the catchment area for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

What do I need to know?

Most musculoskeletal conditions are not serious and often improve with some simple steps that you can take. With the right information and support, a lot of people can manage their condition independently without the need to attend lots of appointments. This is called self-management.

This link will take you to useful advice and information to help you with self-management. Managing your bone, joint or muscle pain | The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

If you live in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Region, you have free access to the getUBetter app which is designed to support you with your MSK condition. It is there to help you do the right things to start your recovery safely and straight away. You can follow this link to their website or scan the QR code below: Patient Tailored Care for MSK pain and Women's Pelvic Health

Scan the QR code. Open the camera and scan the QR code to download the app.

Can’t use the QR code? Just download the getUBetter app from the app store.

What does Physiotherapy offer?

Physiotherapy is a treatment approach that focusses on how the body responds to movement and activity. Research evidence tells us that exercise and paying attention to how we move is an effective way to treat most MSK conditions.

If you are coming to see a Physiotherapist, you can expect daily activity and exercise to be discussed. Your Physiotherapist will help you understand what is safe and appropriate for you and your condition.

Appropriate exercise is the ‘medicine’ that is most often advised by Physiotherapists. Alongside a movement and exercise plan, if appropriate you may be offered other treatments such as joint mobilisation or manipulation.

The MSK Physiotherapy service accepts referrals for people who need assessment and management of their condition. Physiotherapists can make decisions about whether any investigations are needed and will consider this as part of the plan for managing your condition.

What happens next?

We will work with you to understand your needs and preferences and how we can support you. We will also use a range of information about you such as:

• What you tell us about yourself.
• What your doctor or health care professional tells us.
• What we can find out through further assessment such as a physical examination.
• Additional tests which are sometimes used to help with a diagnosis and to plan treatment.

We will discuss with you what your choices are, how we can help you and what you can do to help yourself. We will aim to agree a plan with you that considers what matters to you.

How to get in touch:

If you have seen another health care professional about your MSK condition they can refer you to us.

If self-management has not helped your condition or if your symptoms are getting worse, you can get in touch with us for support and advice.

Use the link below to tell us about your concern.

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Contact Form - Fill in form
Physiotherapy Hub: 01443 715012