General Information
Resources for
Musculoskeletal Conditions
If you can’t find what you are looking for below, go to our resources home page and navigate to the area of the body where you are experiencing pain.
Osteoarthritis
Understanding Osteoarthritis (Part 1) YouTube LPT MSK Physiotherapy Service
Managing Osteoarthritis (Part 2) YouTube LPT MSK Physiotherapy Service
Osteoarthritis: Advice and Exercises for your Knee pdf leaflet UHL MSK Physiotherapy Service
ESCAPE Pain A free nationally recognised, evidence-based education & exercise programme
Osteoarthritis Website Arthritis UK
Eating Well and/or Weight Management Website Weight Management Leicestershire and Rutland
NICE Guidelines for Osteoarthritis Website National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Mobility Issues/Difficulties
Preventing Falls pdf leaflet LLR Better Care Together
Balance Class YouTube LPT MSK Physiotherapy Service
Suitable for people of all ages who are struggling with their balance, have reduced confidence, or have experienced a fall related to balance difficulties. Focuses on improving your balance and strength.
Older Adults Class YouTube LPT MSK Physiotherapy Service
Suitable for those who have reduced confidence with mobility, have experienced a fall, or are at risk of falling. It may also be helpful for older adults who wish to stay active and work on their balance and strength. Designed to focus on balance and strength.
Pregnancy-Related MSK Conditions
Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (University Hospitals of Leicester)
The Perinatal Pelvic Health Service (PPHS) is specifically aimed at supporting women’s and birthing people’s pelvic health during pregnancy. People can be referred into the service during pregnancy and up to one year after delivery. Improving access to the right service at the right time during this stage in life will reduce the risk of developing pelvic floor problems later in life.
Back and pelvic pain during pregnancy YouTube Milton Keynes University Hospital
Posture and positioning during pregnancy and following the birth YouTube MyHealth London
Pregnancy Fitness and exercise tips YouTube Playlist University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain and other common conditions in pregnancy Website Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP)
Pilates in Womens Health Physiotherapy - Website Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP)
Fit for Pregnancy - Website Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP)
Exercise and Advice After Pregnancy - Website Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP)
Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises (for women) - Website Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy (POGP)
Other Common MSK Conditions
Hip - Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) pdf LPT MSK Physiotherapy Service
Tennis Elbow pdf Leaflet LPT MSK Physiotherapy Service
Golfers Elbow pdf Leaflet LPT MSK Physiotherapy Service
Urgent / Out of Hours Health Care
If in doubt which service is best for you, call 111 for advice or visit LLR ICB Urgent Health Care for more information.
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