First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are here to help with joint, muscle and back problems. On this page you’ll find trusted information, videos and tools you can use to understand your condition and manage your health.
What is an FCP?
🎥 Watch this short video explaining FCPs
Arthritis, Joint and Soft Tissue Injuries
- Versus Arthritis – information on all types of arthritis
- CSP – managing bone, joint or muscle pain (by joint)
- National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society – information and exercises
- NHS Hip osteoarthritis decision tool
- NHS Knee osteoarthritis decision tool
- NHS Carpal Tunnel decision tool
- Interactive body map for pain and injuries (code: MSKR)
Back Pain
- CSP – information on back pain, causes, self-management and treatments
- 10 Things you need to know about your back (YouTube)
- Cauda Equina safety information cards
- Lower back pain myth busting (leaflet PDF)
- NHS England – MRI patient advice for spinal care (PDF)
Bone Health
- Royal Osteoporosis Society – information on diagnosis and staying active
- Osteoporosis Risk Checker
Pain
- Understanding pain in less than 5 minutes (YouTube)
- ESCAPE-pain – evidence-based group programme for hip, knee and back pain
- Tame The Beast – rethink persistent pain (YouTube)
- Flippin’ Pain – understanding chronic pain
- Chronic pain, acceptance and commitment (YouTube)
Strength and Fitness
- Stronger My Way – exercise safely at home (CSP)
- Load vs Capacity and Injuries (YouTube)