A study recently published in the April issue of Journal of General Internal Medicine has found that primary care physician referrals to physical therapists for musculoskeletal conditions declined by nearly half over a 12-year period, while referrals to specialists during that time increased by a similar rate. The researchers analyzed data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey for all musculoskeletal-related visits from 2003 to 2014. The survey captures data on patients and visit characteristics, diagnoses, services, and ordered tests and includes referrals for physical therapy
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PT Referral Rates Nearly Halved Between 2003 and 2014