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Joint effects 2011 - An update of the involvement - 18 Weeks

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<strong>Joint</strong> <strong>effects</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />

Podiatry Biomechanics Service<br />

Jim Logan<br />

jim.logan@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk<br />

01355 585447<br />

NHS Lothian<br />

East and Midlothian Physio<strong>the</strong>rapy Service<br />

Brian Brockie<br />

brian.brockie@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk<br />

0131 536 8430<br />

2,500 new patients last year accessed <strong>the</strong> service by referral from GPs, Physio<strong>the</strong>rapy, Podiatry<br />

or o<strong>the</strong>r healthcare providers. No self referral. Patients are able to initiate a re-referral back<br />

into <strong>the</strong> system for an existing condition providing it is within an agreed timescale. Preassessment<br />

questionnaires are sent out prior to patients first visit. There are currently ten<br />

podiatrists providing biomechanics service across NHSL. A MSK foot and ankle pathway is under<br />

development and will provide direct links into orthopaedic services in NHSL. A change in stock<br />

procurement resulted in a 20% saving on <strong>the</strong> cost <strong>of</strong> orthotic devices.<br />

Provide a skilled, accessible and equitable musculoskeletal and rehabilitation service for <strong>the</strong><br />

population <strong>of</strong> East and Mid Lothian, in a variety <strong>of</strong> settings. Provide users with timely and<br />

clinically effective care, including assessment, treatment and advice to elevate pain, maximise<br />

function and promote self management. Provide clinical education and specialist teaching to<br />

undergraduates and post graduates.<br />

Contributes to a hospital-based consultant out-patient clinic based in Roodlands by way <strong>of</strong><br />

extended scope physio<strong>the</strong>rapy practitioners being part <strong>of</strong> a hospital multidisciplinary team<br />

consisting <strong>of</strong> orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologist and MSK GPwSI to provide expert<br />

assessment and treatment.<br />

Edinburgh Community Physio<strong>the</strong>rapy Service<br />

Eddie Balfour<br />

eddie.balfour@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk<br />

0131 536 9732<br />

Foot and <strong>An</strong>kle, Orthopaedic Clinic<br />

Colin Thomson<br />

colin.thomson@luht.scot.nhs.uk<br />

Provide a skilled, accessible and equitable musculoskeletal and rehabilitation service for <strong>the</strong><br />

population <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> City <strong>of</strong> Edinburgh, in a variety <strong>of</strong> out-patient settings. To provide users with<br />

timely, individualised and clinically effective care, including screening, assessment, treatment and<br />

advice to alleviate pain, maximise function and promote self-management. To provide clinical<br />

education and specialist teaching to undergraduate and post-graduate physio<strong>the</strong>rapists and<br />

o<strong>the</strong>r healthcare pr<strong>of</strong>essionals.<br />

This multi-pr<strong>of</strong>essional clinic has access to diagnostic facilities including ultrasound, x-ray, MRI<br />

and bloods. Treatment may include exercises, referral for orthotic <strong>the</strong>rapy or injection <strong>the</strong>rapy.<br />

Some patients may require surgery. Manchester and Oxford foot pain questionnaire is used<br />

before surgery.<br />

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mskscoping<strong>2011</strong>-rs.indd 38 03/11/<strong>2011</strong> 11:01

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