Physiotherapy

Our First Contact Physiotherapists (FCPs) are highly skilled clinicians employed by the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (RDUH). Working at an advanced level within the musculoskeletal (MSK) team, they bring expert assessment and management directly to our Primary Care Network (PCN) practices.

FCPs are your first point of contact for MSK issues such as joint, muscle, or back pain. They can assess, diagnose, and recommend personalised treatment plans—without the need to see a GP first. When appropriate, they can also request investigations (such as X-rays or MRI scans), administer steroid injections, escalate care to specialist services within the acute trust or refer to community physiotherapy.

By offering early expert input, our FCPs help patients access the right care quickly, reduce wait times, and improve outcomes.