Patient and Clinician Perspectives on Physical Therapy Use in Contemporary Rheumatology Care for Rheumatoid Arthritis in the US: A Qualitative Study.

A qualitative study published in Arthritis Care & Research examined how patients with rheumatoid arthritis and their clinicians perceive the role of physical therapy within current US rheumatology practice. Both groups identified gaps in PT referral patterns and utilization, suggesting that PT remains underintegrated into standard RA management despite its potential benefits. The findings highlight opportunities to improve care coordination between rheumatologists and physical therapists for this patient population.

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