RHC for Health Professionals- Scoliosis – should be referred to paediatric orthopaedics.
- Possible normal variant (toe walking, varus/valgus lower limb deformity/intoeing) – should be discussed with paediatric physiotherapy at the local child development centre.
- Plagiocephaly - should be discussed with paediatric physiotherapy at the local child development centre.
Physiotherapy referral guidance
Warning
GPs can refer patients to paediatric physiotherapy electronically through SciGateway if they meet the following criteria;
- Child is under 14 years old
- Have a Greater Glasgow postcode
- Have a musculoskeletal complaint – peripheral joint/neck/back pain
- Have sustained a soft tissue injury
- Baby with torticollis/head preference +/- Sternomastoid thickening