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Struggling to Get Answers?
If you're dealing with a persistent or unexplained injury, it isn't always easy to get a referral for further investigation quickly through the NHS. Long waits for an MRI or X-ray can leave you stuck without a clear diagnosis, and without a diagnosis, it's hard to know what treatment will actually help.
That's why many people choose to arrange a private MRI, X-ray or ultrasound scan through us instead. If your pain is proving difficult to diagnose through hands-on assessment alone, our team can arrange an appropriate referral, usually far faster than the NHS route.
We Arrange Private Scan Referrals
- MRI referral - detailed imaging of soft tissue, ligaments, cartilage and joints, useful where an X-ray alone won't show enough
- X-ray referral - quick imaging to check for fractures, bony changes or joint alignment issues
- Ultrasound referral - imaging of soft tissue, tendons and muscles, and useful for guided injections where needed
How a Private Referral Works
It starts with a physiotherapy assessment, so we can establish whether imaging is actually likely to help, and which type is most appropriate for your symptoms. If a scan is needed, we'll arrange the referral with a trusted imaging provider, explain what to expect, and talk you through your results once they're back, translating what they mean for your treatment plan, not just handing over a report.
Functional Movement Screening (FMS)
A Functional Movement Screen is a structured assessment of how well your body moves through a set of fundamental movement patterns, such as squatting, lunging and reaching. It's designed to flag asymmetries, restrictions or compensations that could be increasing your risk of injury, even if you're not currently in pain.
It's the same movement screen used as part of our Fitter U 1:1 Rehab programme, and it's available as a standalone assessment too, useful for athletes, active people wanting to train smarter, or anyone who keeps picking up the same niggles without knowing why.
Who Might This Be For?
- You have a persistent or unexplained injury that hasn't responded to initial treatment
- You want a faster route to imaging than the NHS waiting list allows
- You keep getting the same injury and want to understand why, before it happens again
- You're an athlete or active person wanting a baseline movement assessment
MRI, X-ray, ultrasound & FMS - FAQ's
Do I need an assessment before I can be referred for a scan?
Yes - we start with a physiotherapy assessment so we can establish whether imaging is likely to help and which type is most appropriate, rather than referring you for a scan you may not need.
How long will it take to get my scan?
Private referrals are usually arranged far faster than the NHS route, often within days rather than weeks or months, though exact timing depends on the imaging provider and scan type.
Will you explain my results to me?
Yes - once your results are back, we'll talk you through what they mean and how they affect your treatment plan, not just pass on the report.
What is a Functional Movement Screen (FMS)?
It's a structured assessment of how well you move through key fundamental patterns, used to flag asymmetries or restrictions that could be increasing your injury risk, even before you feel any pain.
Do I need a referral to book an FMS?
No - a Functional Movement Screen can be booked as a standalone assessment, you don't need to be referred or already be a physiotherapy patient.
How quickly can I be seen?
Most new patients are seen within 24-48 hours across our Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley, Guiseley and Chapel Allerton clinics.
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