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Magic Notes is a tool that helps clinicians create accurate, detailed notes from your appointment using a secure and private AI system. Instead of writing everything down by hand, your clinician can audio-record the conversation (with your permission). Magic Notes then generates a summary of the visit for them to review and edit. By reducing paperwork, Magic Notes gives clinicians more time to focus on you during your appointment.

Why do we use Magic Notes in physiotherapy appointments?

Magic Notes helps clinicians write clear and comprehensive notes more quickly. This makes follow-ups and referrals smoother and ultimately improves your care. Saving time on written note-taking, Magic Notes lets your clinician spend more time with you.

Does Magic Notes have to be used?

No - it's entirely your choice. Your clinician will only use Magic Notes to record a consultation with your permission. If you prefer not to have your conversation recorded, just let your clinician know and they will take notes as usual. You will never be pressured into agreeing to a recording.

Is my data safe?

Yes. Magic Notes has been rigorously checked for data protection and security compliance.

Confidential and secure
All information from your consultation is kept secure and confidential. Itstays within UK servers and is handled according to strict NHS data protectionstandards and UK law.
No learning from your data
Magic Notes does not learn from or train on your personal data - your privacyis a priority.
Stored in your care record
Magic Notes simply produces a summary note for your clinician to review and edit. The final note is then stored in your healthcare record just like any other clinical note. No Magic Notes data is ever stored on the recording device itself, only in secure NHS systems.

What does Magic Notes do - and not do?

Creates a draft summary
Magic Notes records the conversation (with consent) and produces a draft summary of what was said. Your clinician then reviews and edits this summary before saving it as a final note.
Captures details
Magic Notes helps capture what is said during your consultation, so nothing is missed, allowing for more accurate notes.
Does not replace clinicians
Magic Notes does not analyse your condition, give a diagnosis, or replace the expertise of a healthcare professional. All clinical decisions are still made by your clinician.
Does not learn from or share your data
Your data stays private. Magic Notes does not use your information to train any AI, and no data is shared with third parties outside of your care team or the secure systems needed to provide this service.

More information

If you have any concerns or questions about Magic Notes, please speak to your clinician. They will be happy to explain more and ensure you feel comfortable with whatever you decide.

Your care, your choice.

Thank you for helping us improve how we support you.

You can read more about how we collect, use and store data at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in our privacy statement.

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Pelvic health physiotherapy
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Please note: this information is for people who have been referred to the pelvic health physiotherapy service by their GP or consultant. The service is only available to those referred by a healthcare professional.

What is pelvic health physiotherapy?

Pelvic health physiotherapy is a part of physiotherapy that helps with the health and function of organs in the pelvis, like the bladder, bowel, and uterus, as well as the muscles around them.

Our experienced physiotherapists can assist with issues such as leaking urine or stool, pelvic organ prolapse, and painful conditions in the pelvis, including vulvodynia, vaginismus, and pelvic pain.

These problems are often related to how well your pelvic floor muscles are working.

What can I expect at my physiotherapy appointment?

Your assessment will happen in a private room, and everything discussed will stay confidential. It's normal to feel a bit nervous before your appointment, but our team is here to help you feel comfortable and supported.

When you arrive, someone at Reception will welcome you and take you to the room for your assessment. To better understand your condition, your physiotherapist will ask you some questions about your symptoms, such as:

When did your symptoms start, and what are they?
Are there any activities or movements that make your symptoms feel better or worse?
How many times do you go to the toilet during the day and night?
How much and what types of drinks do you usually have?
Have you had any tests or procedures for this issue?
What medications are you currently taking?
What do you hope to achieve through physiotherapy?

After going through these questions, your physiotherapist will talk with you about the physical examination, which may include an internal check-up.

What is an internal examination?

An internal examination is a way to check the health and condition of the muscles in your pelvic area. It can be done through the vagina or the anus. Your physiotherapist will first show you a model of the pelvis to explain what will happen during the exam.

The process is gentle, and we don't use any tools like speculums. We will only continue if you agree, and you can stop the exam whenever you want. You are welcome to bring a friend or family member with you, or you can ask for someone to be there with you for support if that makes you more comfortable.

What happens next?

Your physiotherapist will talk to you about what they found during your assessment, using pictures and models to make things clearer. Together, you'll create a treatment plan, which will probably include exercises tailored for your pelvic floor muscles and other related muscles. Feel free to ask questions anytime during your assessment. Your physiotherapist will usually schedule another appointment for you about 4 to 6 weeks later to check on how you're doing.

Further information

You may find the following leaflets and online resources useful.

Patient information from the Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy website
Booklets and resources from the Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy website
Squeezy - a smartphone app reminding you to do your pelvic floor exercises and providing pelvic health advice and information (£2.99 download cost)
Leaflets from the International Urogynaecology Association (IUGA) (variety of Languages available)
Your Pelvic Floor website
Bladder Health UK website
Bladder and Bowel Community website
Pelvic floor exercises information leaflet [pdf] 567KB
Pelvic floor trauma information leaflet [pdf] 334KB
Overactive bladder information leaflet [pdf] 336KB
Pelvic Floor Breathing Exercises Leaflet [pdf] 268KB
Pelvic Girdle Pain during pregnancy [pdf] 247KB

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Most surgical wounds heal up rapidly without and problems. However, a minority of surgical wounds do become infected. This occurs when germs enter the cut that the surgeon makes through your skin in order to carry out the operation.

Many germs live in and on our bodies and also in our environment. Most are harmless or even useful. Our bodies have natural defences against the germs that can cause harm. Our skin normally prevents germs from entering our bodies, but any break in the skin (whether due to injury or surgical incision) can allow them to enter and cause an infection.

URGENT: Any suspected infection should be taken seriously. If it is left untreated it can progress into a much more serious problem.

Signs and symptoms

The skin round your wound gets red or sore or it feels hot and swollen
Your wound has a fluid discharge, often green or yellow coloured pus
Your wound opens up
You feel generally unwell or feverish, or you have a temperature.

If you experience any of the above symptoms, you should seek urgent medical attention at your GP or A&E at your local hospital.

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Don't be put off by common terminology

You may have heard terms like these in relation to discs, joints or bones:

"Out of place"
"Slipped"

Research has clearly shown that what is described by these terms does not happen to discs, bone or joints in your back.

Anatomically, your back is a strong, stable structure which is capable of lots of movement. If a person experiences a severe episode of back pain when lifting, nothing has fallen out of place - even though it might feel like it!

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Don't worry about what you read in MRI reports

When you have a scan the report will always show "stuff" (things like disc bulges, degeneration, dehydration and facet joint degeneration). However, research has shown this is rarely linked with pain.

People who have never had low back pain also have "stuff" on an MRI. This "stuff" can create a lot of worry that can distract from helpful activities like exercise. These things are normal parts of the ageing process - like grey hairs or wrinkles.

A scan is only essential if serious disease is suspected.

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There are lots of opportunities around Northamptonshire to help with your activity levels and improve your overall health and wellbeing.

You can find out more by visiting your local council website or the Northamptonshire Sport website, which provide lots of information about places and ways to get active around our county.

North Northamptonshire

West Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire Sport

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Try a new activity
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Get Up & Go
Get Up & Go is part of a county-wide falls prevention programme supported by public health and the NHS. It provides strength and balance exercise classes for older adults or those who have a fear of falling, had a fall or are at risk of falling.

Jog Northants
Jog Northants is a recreational running programme helping the people of Northamptonshire to begin their journey with jogging.

Northamptonshire Holiday Activity and Food Programme
These funded school holiday clubs offer access to healthy food and activities for children, young people and families through the school holiday periods. Please check the eligibility rules before applying.

Northants Activity on Referral (AOR)
Activity On Referral (AOR) is a countywide referral programme for inactive adults who are overweight or living with a health condition, AOR provides a positive introduction to active lifestyles.

Open water swimming in Northamptonshire
Find your local open water swimming opportunities in Northamptonshire with Northamptonshire Sport.

Ping! Table Tennis
Ping! takes ping pong into public places enabling more people to play the game. Designed to make ping pong visible, accessible and sociable. Find a local place in Northamptonshire to play table tennis today.

Stretch to the Future yoga
Stretch to the Future offers weekly yoga classes for people who have been affected by cancer at Delapre Abbey, Northampton, and live online. The sessions are for those who have been diagnosed with any cancer type (before, during or after treatment) and whose quality of life can be maintained or improved through taking part in regular physical activity.

University of the Third Age (U3A)
U3A is a UK-wide movement of locally-run interest groups that provide a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun. Members explore new ideas, skills and activities together.

Walking in Northamptonshire
Walking is a free and fun way to be more active. Find out about the beautiful walking routes in Northamptonshire, how to walk safely and how to join one of the 'Wellbeing Walks' across the county. With forest, woodland and canal towpaths there's a walk to suit any age and any ability.

We CAN-Move
We CAN-Move is a new exercise referral programme designed specifically for adults (16 years plus) who have been affected by cancer. The programme provides cancer patients with opportunities to be active including access to personalised exercise programmes delivered by experts in exercise and wellbeing.

Xplorer Challenge
Xplorer is a family friendly fun navigation challenge that's educational and gives children a sense of adventure as they explore parks to find the markers. It involves a healthy mix of physical activity and decision-making that the whole family can enjoy together.

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The NHFT MSK Physiotherapy team has put together a series of video demonstrations showing you how to complete a range of exercises to support your health and wellbeing and help you stay active.

Browse the full playlist on YouTube

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