BMJ Publishing Group, BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 1(1), p. e000015, 2015
DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2015-000015
BMJ Publishing Group, BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 1(1), p. e000027, 2015
DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2015-000027
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Background: Musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms are common within primary care but some general practitioners (GPs)/family physicians do not feel comfortable managing these symptoms, preferring to refer onwards. We aimed to establish a reproducible GP-staffed MSK and sport and exercise medicine (SEM) clinic within primary care, in keeping with recent policy changes within the UK health system.