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