Musculoskeletal problems

First Contact MSK Practitioners

Andrew Taylor, Nicola Child and Zoe Ogden are our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Practitioners. They have extensive expertise in the clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of MSK (muscle or joint) conditions. They see patients, aged 16 and over, with (suspected or diagnosed) MSK conditions, as the first point of contact, without need for a GP referral. Appointments can be requested directly through Klinik.

Self Referral Physiotherapy

Our local physio department at Falmouth Hospital accept self-referrals for a wide range of musculoskeletal problems. This EXCLUDES any neck or back problems however.

You can complete a self-referral form and submit it to the physio department who will then contact you.

Physiotherapy Self-Referral (see under ‘Resources’)

Podiatry Self Referral

The podiatry team deal with a wide range of foot and lower limb problems including common things like ingrowing toenails.

They offer high quality care including emergency appointments for urgent problems.

You can self refer using the form on their website.

Date published: 16th December, 2025
Date last updated: 29th December, 2025