First contact physiotherapists are advanced physiotherapists who are clinically competent to manage and treat musculoskeletal problems which means you may not need to see a GP.

The specialist physiotherapist can assess you and suggest the most appropriate way to help you. They can also give you advice about any further investigations or treatment you may need and refer you to other services. They will liaise with your usual GP about your care

The First Contact Physiotherapy Service will be able to see people with the following conditions: 

• Joint pain
• Shoulder pain
• Tendon problems
• Muscle pain
• Sports injuries
• Knee problems
• Neck pain
• Soft tissue injuries
• Tennis elbow
• Back pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Trapped nerve
• Sciatica

If you wish to make an appointment please speak to reception who will be happy to book you in. The Lawson practice host clinics for the Shoreditch Park & City Primary Care Network.