Primary Care Physical Therapy Practice Models

Brian P. Murphy, Ivan Matsui, David G. Greathouse

DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2005.2167

The purpose of this paper is to provide a brief background on the concept of primary care physical therapy, describe 3 existing models of primary care physical therapy, explore their similarities and differences, and discuss the potential implications and opportunities for the profession. The programs at US Army medical facilities, Kaiser Permanente Northern California and the Department of Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System, are presented by the author affiliated with each respective program.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2005;35(11):699-707. doi:10.2519/jospt.2005.2167

Key Words: differential diagnosis, direct access, health policy

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