Link: Musculoskeletal Zone
NHS Inform provides formation, advice and tips to people with muscle or joint problems:
Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders covers any injury, disease or problem relating to our muscles, bones or joints and are very common.
Over a million people visit their GP with a musculoskeletal disorder in Scotland each year.
The Musculosketal Zone has been developed with the help of patients, physiotherapists and doctors to bring together the best possible information and advice for preventing, treating and recovering from musculoskeletal disorders at home and in the workplace.
The MSK Zone also offers an app, available on Google Play and the Apple App Store.
Self referral form: Download
This form can also be obtained by phoning 0141 314 6124.
For physiotherapy at the RAH, please complete a self-referral form and post or hand it in to:
Royal Alexander Hospital
Corsebar Road,
Paisley
PA2 9PN
Please note that this service is not for those who:
In these cases you need your GP to send a written/ electronic referral to the appropriate department.
If you are pregnant or less than 6 weeks post-natal please phone 0141 314 6765.