Comments on: Knee problem – who should I see a physio or a doctor? http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/17/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/ Articles and posts concerning illness and the recovery from illness and accident Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:13:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: meynell35 http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/17/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/comment-page-1/#comment-1110 meynell35 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:31:50 +0000 http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/injuries/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/#comment-1110 Prior to seeing a physio, you would need to have a fairly firm diagnosis of what the problem is. For instance, there are some conditions which may require surgery. Your GP would be able to assess your knee and refer you to the appropriate place, (either an orthopaedic Doc or a physio) If your knee becomes acutely painful, you can either go along to your local minor injuries unit or the local ED. These days, the waits aren't too horrific in ED (have worked there for years) because of the 4 hourly target and the fact that our Emergency Nurse Practitioners would see injuries such as yours. They would also be able to refer you on to the orthopaedic team if necessary. Prior to seeing a physio, you would need to have a fairly firm diagnosis of what the problem is. For instance, there are some conditions which may require surgery. Your GP would be able to assess your knee and refer you to the appropriate place, (either an orthopaedic Doc or a physio)
If your knee becomes acutely painful, you can either go along to your local minor injuries unit or the local ED. These days, the waits aren’t too horrific in ED (have worked there for years) because of the 4 hourly target and the fact that our Emergency Nurse Practitioners would see injuries such as yours. They would also be able to refer you on to the orthopaedic team if necessary.

]]> By: adam http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/17/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/comment-page-1/#comment-1109 adam Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:47:58 +0000 http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/injuries/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/#comment-1109 generally visit your GP before going to specialists, as he is competent to refer you to all the neccesary places as required for any condition or injury you might have, or further diagnosis. you could visit both, if a physio is easily available to you, otherwise be referred by your doctor. if there is any individual occasion when the flaring up becomes bad then you could visit AE, but might face a longer wait as it wouldn't be deemed that urgent compared to other likely cases in the hospital. certainly see a GP, or ring 08454647 NHS Direct and describe symptoms for potential explanations and further treatment advice. -adam generally visit your GP before going to specialists, as he is competent to refer you to all the neccesary places as required for any condition or injury you might have, or further diagnosis.

you could visit both, if a physio is easily available to you, otherwise be referred by your doctor.

if there is any individual occasion when the flaring up becomes bad then you could visit AE, but might face a longer wait as it wouldn’t be deemed that urgent compared to other likely cases in the hospital.

certainly see a GP, or ring 08454647 NHS Direct and describe symptoms for potential explanations and further treatment advice.

-adam

]]> By: bails http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/17/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/comment-page-1/#comment-1108 bails Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:33:54 +0000 http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/injuries/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/#comment-1108 doctor first, if you need a physio he'll organize it for you doctor first, if you need a physio he’ll organize it for you

]]> By: :) http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/17/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/comment-page-1/#comment-1107 :) Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:43:48 +0000 http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/injuries/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/#comment-1107 I had a knee problem, went to the doctor and he was NO help at all! I'd say go straight to a physio. I had a knee problem, went to the doctor and he was NO help at all! I’d say go straight to a physio.

]]> By: Noodle http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/17/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/comment-page-1/#comment-1106 Noodle Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:15:51 +0000 http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/injuries/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/#comment-1106 Go see your doctor they will send you to a physio if u need it, When I tore my ACL I saw my doctor who referred me to the hospital Go see your doctor they will send you to a physio if u need it, When I tore my ACL I saw my doctor who referred me to the hospital

]]> By: Scott http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/17/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/comment-page-1/#comment-1105 Scott Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:02:10 +0000 http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/injuries/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/#comment-1105 doctor first then if needed they will refer you to a physio doctor first then if needed they will refer you to a physio

]]> By: Sal*UK http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/17/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/comment-page-1/#comment-1104 Sal*UK Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:45:46 +0000 http://www.physioandrehab.co.uk/injuries/knee-problem-who-should-i-see-a-physio-or-a-doctor/#comment-1104 Start with your GP and ask to be referred to a physio. Start with your GP and ask to be referred to a physio.

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