Information for Referrers

Who we are

Solent Specialist Physiotherapy is a clinician-led physiotherapy service providing specialist assessment and management of musculoskeletal and pelvic health pain, with care organised by clinical expertise rather than availability.

Our team is made up of experienced Band 8a NHS physiotherapists who each focus on defined areas of musculoskeletal practice. This allows patients to be seen by clinicians with depth of experience in their presenting problem, particularly where symptoms are persistent or complex.

Who we are well suited for

We commonly see patients who:

• Have musculoskeletal pain that has not settled with initial treatment

• Require a clearer diagnosis before progressing rehabilitation

• Need imaging and correlation of image findings

• Have previous imaging findings that need clinical correlation and explanation

• Are managing persistent or recurrent symptoms

• Would benefit from injection therapy
• Need expert rehabiliation

• Are seeking specialist physiotherapy input pre- or post-orthopaedic opinion

Care is always individualised, evidence-based, and guided by clinical judgement.

Our clinical approach

Our focus is on:

• Careful assessment and diagnosis

• Understanding the key drivers of symptoms

• Clear explanation and shared decision-making

• Pragmatic, goal-directed rehabilitation

Where appropriate, clinicians may utilise a range of treatment approaches to support recovery, including injections and acupuncture. 

We are mindful of scope, escalation, and the limits of physiotherapy, and aim to practise within a collaborative, medically-aligned framework.

Working alongside the wider medical team

We recognise the importance of integrated care and often work alongside:

• GPs

• Orthopaedic consultants

• Imaging providers

• Other allied health professionals

Feedback to referrers can be provided where appropriate, particularly if there are clinical findings or concerns relevant to ongoing care.

What we do not do

We aim to be clear about boundaries. We are not a high-volume, protocol-driven service, and we do not offer “one-size-fits-all” treatment approaches.

Patients whose needs fall outside the scope of physiotherapy, or who would benefit from further medical investigation, are signposted appropriately.

How to refer

Patients may self-refer or be advised to contact us directly.

Referrers are welcome to direct patients to our website to identify the most appropriate specialist area or clinician, or to contact us if guidance would be helpful.

Locations

We work across multiple clinic locations in the Solent region.
Current locations and contact details can be found on our Locations page.

Contact

If you would like to discuss whether a patient is appropriate for referral, or require further information, please contact us via the website or fill in the form.