Musculoskeletal Team Roles Explained

 Why do You Have a Musculoskeletal Team in the Surgery?

Patients will get quicker access to diagnosis and treatment for musculoskeletal related problems. This means a patient can:

• manage their conditions better
• recover from injury or surgery faster
• get back to normal life quicker

An MSK helps the GP with their workload and reduces the need for onward referrals to hospitals.

 What is a Musculoskeletal (MSK) First Contact Practitioner??

 The majority of musculoskeletal first contact practitioners (MSK) are physiotherapists with enhanced skills.

An MSK can help a patient with musculoskeletal issues. Such as back, neck and joint pain.

They can:

• assess and diagnose musculoskeletal issues
• give expert advice to patients on how best to manage their conditions
• refer patients on to specialist services if necessary

Who’s Who in the Musculoskeletal Team?

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