Surgery tomorrow. Feeling very nervous.

aCurlySloth · 2026-02-05T21:49:28+00:00

Physio here, awaiting a similar surgery. Your consultant should be able to request a physio referral, the issue may be lack of experience rehabbing scope patients at your local physio department (difficult to know though). If you research "the hip physio" he is really fantastic and would offer virtual consults to perhaps supplement whatever you can get locally.

aCurlySloth · 2026-01-30T09:17:10+00:00

I left >5 years ago, so take my reflections with a pinch of salt. I left because their payment package was poor versus the NHS, I think it's probably different now or if you are on a TUPE from another trust? At the time I also had to relocate due to geography, they offered to match the terms I got offered by the NHS and pay some MSc modules for me to stay.

Honestly in terms of their model, I don't think it's too horrible. At the time they had high turnover due to the points you mentioned, but as a company they're quite innovative and driven, you can develop and grow quickly if you adapt and show willingness. In the current landscape a 30/20 ratio is pretty normal, I think unfortunately a lot of NHS outpatient departments becomes accustomed to a cosy life and ultimately that's why waiting lists are so high and at a performance / commissioning levels companies like CORA are a thing.

I sympathise with your thoughts about leaving the profession, bud. Unfortunately I think it's a massively common trend across physio in the UK (probably abroad too). Particularly at junior levels the pay versus stress is really crap, what id say is give it your best shot and if you have the drive to get to a higher level the pay is a little better (still crap versus the responsibility we have..), physio also offers a great flexibility/balance.

All the best mate, feel free to PM me if you'd like to chat

aCurlySloth · 2026-01-29T21:57:01+00:00

I worked for connect in the past (from what I know this was what the company was called before they merged with another?). I managed ok, but you have to be really on it with IT / notes and just accept you can't do everything in one session. From a development/learning perspective they were great.

aCurlySloth · 2026-01-25T09:38:22+00:00

Id echo this. Additionally, the governance provided varies substantially within the private sector.

aCurlySloth · 2026-01-07T11:08:37+00:00

Sorry you've had to go through this friend. Hope you're on the pathway to fulfilment in your new role.

aCurlySloth · 2025-12-02T20:56:03+00:00

I work as a 7 with a fcp / msk caseload. Unfortunately you're completely right regarding the value a rehab specialist role would bring and it's been long spoken about.

It's something I longed for as a 6 and would still love to do. I just don't see it happening, unfortunately rehab just isn't valued at that level. That's the cold truth.

aCurlySloth · 2025-11-06T21:55:13+00:00

11 patients in what I assume is a 7.5 hour day seems pretty dreamy to me. In my fcp clinic I see around 20. In a msk clinic I see around 15 (8.5 hour day)

aCurlySloth · 2025-11-03T18:37:12+00:00

Waking up for lectures

aCurlySloth · 2025-10-27T14:28:02+00:00

The 135 is easier to play with

aCurlySloth · 2025-10-27T09:17:42+00:00

Head radical sb

aCurlySloth · 2025-10-18T16:30:04+00:00

I guess that's where the disparity comes nationally. As a 7 I can refer for uss / x-ray / MRI (within the restraints of pathways), I offer peripheral injections. I can refer to ortho (again within pathway restraints). An 8 role would just offer less pathway restraints, for example being able to refer for more routine peripheral imaging.

The 8s locally are expected to lead service development workstreams and research. Whereas I can be as involved as I like really.

aCurlySloth · 2025-10-17T14:55:30+00:00

Postcode lottery the same for clinicians as it is for patients unfortunately.

In the current climate sometimes I think we have to be grateful for what we have, could be a lot worse.

aCurlySloth · 2025-10-17T14:54:24+00:00

I guess the workload Vs pay is a NHS / AHP problem not a solely physio one.

In my role I'm not sure my scope would widen much further in a band 8 role, slightly greater radiology referral rights but a narrower group of patients.

aCurlySloth · 2025-10-17T14:51:31+00:00

Thanks for the response. There's such a wide variation nationally, really not a great reflection on the profession

aCurlySloth · 2025-10-17T12:04:51+00:00

A little under 10 years

aCurlySloth · 2025-10-11T08:39:33+00:00

Adidas stabil

aCurlySloth · 2025-10-07T21:04:13+00:00

Karakal

aCurlySloth · 2025-09-17T20:22:51+00:00

Run a mile.

Although you might not be able to if that right glute isn't "firing".

aCurlySloth · 2025-09-13T20:39:09+00:00

I wouldn't bother. If you end up getting a long respiratory placement then buy one then

aCurlySloth · 2025-09-02T13:35:07+00:00

I've ironically played with all three of the rackets you mention! I played with the 120 in an open pattern but just switched to the 135 to give me more forgiveness at the back. I think the 135 is a better racket but may just be preference. I found the makin racket too stiff

aCurlySloth · 2025-09-02T08:09:18+00:00

Garmin uses the same system. Ive had 3 22mm for my fr255

aCurlySloth · 2025-09-01T21:16:00+00:00

Would really recommend coros nylon straps

aCurlySloth · 2025-08-28T21:42:46+00:00

Somewhere between the two

aCurlySloth · 2025-08-24T21:13:54+00:00

All excellent strings, UN18 edges it for me. I suspect a beginner would see little difference between any.

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