Self-referral physiotherapy exclusion criteria

Children

Under the age of 16

Under the age of 11 should be referred to community paediatric physiotherapy.

Housebound patients (either in the short or long term) complete an iSPA referral.

Respiratory conditions.

Neurological conditions.

Long-COVID.

Post amputation (requires a specialist referral).

Women’s health problems (including pregnancy related pelvic and/or back pain for up to 1 year post-partum).

Men’s health problems.

Patients who have undergone extensive, complicated surgery, as defined by the operating consultant for an orthopaedic or rheumatological condition which requires specialist intervention.

Patients who have undergone surgery to the area in the last 6 months.

Wrists and hand assessment and treatment require an OT hand referral.

Forefoot and toes require a podiatry referral.

Provide walking aids.