Here you are able to access a broad range of information leaflets relating to a number of common Musculoskeletal Health conditions that have been developed by the NHS Fife Adult Physiotherapy Service.

These leaflets will give some advice and management tips along with some basic exercises to help you get started in managing your condition early on.
Click on the resources below to access this information.

Ankle and foot leaflets

Achilles Tendon Service User Information
Ankle Sprain Service User Information
Heel Pain Service User Information

Chronic pain leaflets

Chronic Pain Service User Information

Elbow, wrist and hand leaflets

Buying a Thumb Splint Service User Information
Buying a Wrist Splint Service User Information
Fractured Distal Radius Operative Management - Plating Service User Information
Golfer’s Elbow Exercises Service User Information
Golfer’s Elbow User Information Leaflet
Tennis Elbow Exercises Service User Information
Tennis Elbow Service User Information Leaflet
Using Elbow Crutches Service User Information

Hip and knee leaflets

Anterior Knee Pain Service User Information
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Service User Information
Hip Osteoarthritis Service User Information
Knee Osteoarthritis Service User Information
Knee Soft Tissue Injury Service User Information
OA Knee Pain Flare Ups and How to Manage Them Service User Information
Patella Dislocation Service User Information
Post-Operative Knee Arthroscopy Service User Information
Post-Operative Knee Replacement Service User Information

Pregnancy leaflets

If you require information or advice on any pregnancy related issues please see our maternity physiotherapy section

Shoulder leaflets

Frozen Shoulder or Adhesive Capsulitis Service User Information
Shoulder Subacromial Pain Flare Ups and How to Manage Them Service User Information
Subacromial Pain Syndrome Service User Information

Spinal leaflets

Acute Back Pain Service User Information
Back Exercises Service User Information
Back Pain Brief Advice Service User Information
Cauda Equina Syndrome Important Information
Chronic Back Pain Back on Track Service User Information
Chronic Neck Pain Service User Information
Coccyx Pain Service User Information
Core/Trunk Strengthening Exercises (Advanced) Service User Information
Core/Trunk Strengthening Exercises (Basic) Service User Information
Low Back Pain Flare Ups and How to Manage Them Service User Information
Neck Pain Flare Ups How to Manage Them Service User Information
Neck Pain Service User Information
Nerve Root Pain Service User Information
Non-Specific Spinal Pain Service User Information
Posture Advice Service User Information Leaflet
Sciatica or Radicular Pain Service User Information
Spinal Stenosis Service User Information
Whiplash Neck Pain Service User Information

Miscellaneous leaflets

Facial Palsy
Hypermobility Exercise Programme
Hypermobility
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Using a walking stick

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If there is any doubt about your fitness to do these exercises then please discuss this with a physiotherapist or GP. Beginning any new exercise may lead to an increase in physical symptoms initially however this increase should only be short term.

If the exercises and advice cause a large increase in your pain or after 12 weeks there are no noticeable changes in your day to day symptoms then please contact your GP or the NHS Inform Musculoskeletal Helpline for more advice.