We offer Specialist Physiotherapy Clinics, for patients with muscular, joint or bone problems. These clinics are held four times a week and are staffed by an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.

The appointments will be an alternative to a GP appointment.

Assessment may include x-ray or blood-testing if appropriate.  Analgesia can be advised or prescribed if required. Should continued treatment be required, then an onward referral to Physiotherapy can be made. If specialist advice is required, then a referral can be made to a specialist hospital clinic.

If you telephone for an appointment for a muscle, bone or joint problem, reception staff will be able to offer an appointment in the Specialist Physiotherapy Clinic.

Our Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner can help with:

• Back pain/sciatica
• Neck Pain/Whiplash
• Joint Pain & stiffness e.g. pain in your knee, shoulder, wrist or hand and osteoarthritis
• Sprains & strains e.g. pain in your knee, ankle or calf
• Weakness or de-conditioning after injury or surgery
• Loss of confidence with movement and physical activity.

You can also find self help advice for many conditions:

• NHS Inform
• Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Got back pain or sciatica? Dalkeith patients can now self refer to a new digital service for AI physiotherapy. No waiting list or GP referral needed, you can start treatment straightaway!

NHS Lothian's clinical partner Flok Health is free to use. You'll get a same day appointment to assess your back pain, followed by as many digital treatment sessions as you want over a 6 month period. The appointments are with an AI system, with a team of human physiotherapists to answer your questions and provide additional support if you need them.

In a recent NHS trial, 94% of back pain patients reported that it was equivalent or better than seeing a traditional physiotherapist.

To get access to the service, just follow this link to Flok Health and register your details.