Physiotherapy

What does the service provide?

First Community provides a range of physiotherapy services. These are based in the local community, such as in your own home, in a community hospital, nursing home bed or in a clinic setting. Our team of specialist phsiotherapists provide expert treatment and guidance to rehabilitate and re-educate people with a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders. 

What is the aim?

Restoration of the patient's function, activity and independance as well as to prevent further injury/illness. Patients are expected to undertake an appropriate programme of home exercises, which forms and integral part of the rehabilitation process. 

We assess, diagnose and treat patients, from the age of 16 onwards, with conditions including:

• Neck pain
• Whiplash
• Low back pain
• Post-operative conditions
• Chronic pain
• Rheumatological conditions
• Occupational health injuries 

The treatments covered by our service include:

• Exercise prescription 
• Exercise classes
• Manual therapy 
• Acupuncture
• Electrotherapy
• Taping
• Advice

How to access our physiotherapy services

You can be referred to our services if you are registered with an east Surrey GP service. Usually you will be referred by your GP or consultant.

Self-referrals

First Community now accepts self-referral to musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy. Click here to see if your practice is involved and read more about self-referrals.

Physiotherapy assessments at your GP practice

Patients registered at a number of east Surrey GP practices will be able to book an appointment to see a specialist physiotherapist at their GP surgery without needing to see their GP first. Click here to see if your practice is involved in the scheme and for further information.

Parking

All three sites have parking facilities; however there is a charge for this at East Surrey Hospital. Space can be limited at times so please allow plenty of time for parking.