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Adult Physiotherapy – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients

Service name: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients Source URL: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/musculoskeletal-physiotherapy-outpatients

• Our goal is to help you self‑manage symptoms through education and personalised exercise programmes.
• Treatment options may include advice and exercises, group classes, one‑to‑one rehabilitation sessions with physiotherapy assistants, manual therapy and acupuncture.
• We treat common musculoskeletal problems such as:
  • Neck or back pain (including sciatica)
  • Osteoarthritis and other joint pain
  • Fractures and post‑surgery rehabilitation
  • Tendon issues (e.g., tennis elbow, Achilles tendinopathy)
  • Ligament injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and chronic pain
• Referral: you can be referred by your GP, a consultant, or you can self‑refer online using the MSK referral form – we do not accept telephone self‑referrals.
  • MSK referral form
• Preparing for your first appointment:
  • You may be asked to complete a questionnaire beforehand.
  • Bring a list of current medication and any letters from other health professionals.
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes you can move in; you may be asked to undress for a full assessment.
  • Arrive 10 minutes early to complete any paperwork.
• Contact details:
  • Bath Road, Reading: 0118 904 1777 – email: mskphysioadminwest@berkshire.nhs.uk
  • West Berkshire Community Hospital: same number and email as above.
  • Wokingham Community Hospital: same number and email as above.

Children and Young People Physiotherapy

Service name: Physiotherapy Service for children and young people Source URL: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/physiotherapy-service-for-children-and-young-people

• Part of the Children and Young People’s Integrated Therapies (CYPIT) Service, helping children become as independent as possible by improving gross‑motor skills, posture, mobility and use of specialist equipment (e.g., seating, standing frames, mobility aids, splints).
• Who can be referred: children and young people aged 0‑19 who are registered with a Berkshire GP or live in the area.
• Who can refer: parents, carers, teachers, Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs), GPs and other health professionals. A GP and Paediatrician must complete the referral.
• Referral process: use the online referral form.
  • Referral form
  • For West Berkshire primary‑school children under 5, referrals go through the Dingley Physiotherapy team at Royal Berkshire Hospital; secondary‑school children are seen by the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team.
• What we do not treat: orthopaedic conditions such as painful joints/muscles, broken bones, or respiratory conditions – please see your GP for those concerns.
• Assessment locations & contact numbers:
  • Child Development Centre, St Mark’s Hospital: 0300 365 0123 (option 2) – email: cypittriage2@berkshire.nhs.uk
  • West Berkshire Community Hospital: 0300 365 4000 – email: CYPIT.ADMINNEWBURY@berkshire.nhs.uk
  • Wokingham Community Hospital: 0300 365 4000 – email: CYPITADMINWOKINGHAM@berkshire.nhs.uk
• Preparing for the assessment: appointments last 30‑60 minutes; bring any relevant reports or equipment the child uses, dress them in comfortable clothes, and you may bring a family member or carer for support.

Next steps

• Speak to your GP or Paediatrician to discuss whether physiotherapy is appropriate for you or your child.
• Use the appropriate online referral form (adult or CYP) to start the process.
• If you have urgent concerns, call NHS 111 or your local urgent care service.

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