Objective Direct access to physical therapy provides an alternative to physician-first systems
for patients who need physical therapy for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Direct access …

Background. Direct access in physiotherapy (DAPT) occurs when a patient has the ability to
self-refer to physical therapy without physician referral. This model of care in …

Introduction The demand for musculoskeletal (MSK) care is rising, and is a growing
challenge for general practice. Direct access to physiotherapy and other healthcare services …

Background Low back pain (LBP) is prevalent, management benefits from high-quality
clinical practice guidelines, and yet LBP is a common source of low value care. The purpose …

Chronic back and neck pain are highly prevalent conditions that are among the largest
drivers of physical disability and cost in the world. Recent clinical practice guidelines …

1. Background Low back pain (LBP) is a nearly ubiquitous human experience second only
to upper respiratory infection as a reason for a primary care office visit in the United States …

Background Over the next decade, the number of osteoarthritis consultations in health care
is expected to increase. Physiotherapists may be considered equally qualified as primary …

Early physical therapy models hold great promise for delivering high-value care for
individuals with musculoskeletal pain. However, existing physical therapist practice and …

Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain conditions are highly prevalent and a leading cause of disability
globally. When people with MSK pain seek health care, they often receive treatment not …

Background Patients seek care from physical therapists for neck pain but it is unclear what
the association of the timing of physical therapy (PT) consultation is on 1-year healthcare …