Physio Wakefield
Physiotherapy Self Referral
If you are an NHS patient registered to a qualifying GP surgery, you can now refer yourself directly for Physio Wakefield without needing an appointment at your GP practice.
You must be aged 16 or over and registered with a Wakefield GP.
Complete the online form by clicking the button below.
The Physio Wakefield service is an adult musculo-skeletal service. The service aims to help restore movement and function following illness or injury. Your treatment plan may include manual therapy, exercise or advice.
Waiting times
Referral to first assessment within 2 weeks.
About the service
Your first appointment will approximately be 30 minutes. You will be asked a series of questions about the problem area. You will then have a physical examination to assess the affected area.
The physiotherapist will then discuss with you an appropriate treatment plan which will include one or more of the following:
Exercises
- Manual therapy
- Postural advice
- Self-management advice
It is important that you wear appropriate loose clothing such as a T-shirt, if it’s a problem area of your shoulder/elbow etc. If the problem area is your knee/leg then wearing shorts or loose jogging bottoms would be advisable.
Your follow up appointments will be made by the receptionist. Follow-up appointments take approximately 15 minutes.
On the day of the appointment
On arrival you will be checked in by our reception staff then seen by the physiotherapist.