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Excellent Physio Care

Posted By Person Centred Kat

"Excellent Physio Care"

About: Community Physiotherapy / MSK Physio Team General Practices in Grampian

(as a service user),

Attended a physiotherapist appt at my GP about acute shoulder pain, but the physio picked up on chronic rib pain I've had for almost 4 years, since I had Covid19.

I have long covid and my chronic rib pain has been very thoroughly assessed by my GP/ Cardiology/ Respiratory. I had just accepted taking painkillers was part of my life. He thoroughly assessed me, noticed my shallow non diaphramic breathing, pin pointed severe painful areas. Gave me breathing exercises & chest wall massage to do, but mostly gave me hope!

Felt really listened to and cared for. Shoulder pain also assessed & plan in place, reviewing my in 4 weeks. Highly satisfied. 

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Response from Kirsten Dickson, Quality Improvement and Assurance Facilitator, Quality Improvement and Assurance Team, NHS Grampian 2 months ago
Kirsten Dickson
Quality Improvement and Assurance Facilitator, Quality Improvement and Assurance Team,
NHS Grampian

Submitted on 11/09/2025 at 12:30
Published on Care Opinion at 12:30

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Hello Person Centred Kat and thank you for getting in touch. The GP physio's don't often get feedback on Care Opinion - I think this is the first time - which will make it really special!

It can be exhausting fighting against pain and sometimes it seems easier just to accept it as a normal part of life, especially when it's been checked by many different services and there doesn't seem to be a solution. I'm so glad the physio you saw, saw the whole you during the assessment and has given you some hope for recovery - both with your shoulder and your rib.

I will pass this to Kincorth Medical Centre (if your practice has changed let me know) and I'll get back to you with any thank you's they share.

Take care,

Kirsten

Tel: 07885720267

Email: kirsten.dickson@nhs.scot

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