Physical therapists as first-contact providers for musculoskeletal disorders: comparing beliefs across chiropractors, nurse practitioners, Physical therapists, and physician assistants.

A study published in the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy compared beliefs about physical therapists serving as first-contact providers for musculoskeletal disorders across four professions: chiropractors, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and physician assistants. The research examined how these clinician groups differ in their attitudes toward expanding the PT scope of practice in an initial-contact role. Understanding inter-professional perspectives is relevant as efforts continue to advance direct access to physical therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.

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