What we do
South Warwickshire Integrated MSK Service (SWIMS) is the musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment and triage service for all non-urgent MSK conditions (including Foot and Ankle), which is run by Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and Podiatrists. Treatment is provided by the team which is based at Leamington Spa Hospital, this includes Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) where deemed clinically appropriate. Radiology investigations will be ordered by the team where appropriate to assist with diagnosis and onward patient care.
It is a single point of access for all non-urgent Orthopaedic, Pain, Rheumatology and Spinal Neurosurgery referrals. This improves access for patients to receive timely, effective treatment whilst providing holistic care with a focus on empowering patients to improve their own outcomes via education and lifestyle improvements. Some patients will be sent to physiotherapy first when triaged if deemed appropriate.
We accept referrals from GPs or Physiotherapists for patients who meet our referral criteria.
To access the Physiotherapy page, please click here.