2022
DOI: 10.1080/10669817.2022.2106729
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Physical Therapists Are Routinely Performing the Requisite Skills to Directly Refer for Musculoskeletal Imaging: An Observational Study

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“…[5][6][7][8] Several states have either enacted or are in the process of initiating different forms of documented legal authority to give PTs imaging ordering privileges. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] With these privileges expanding and the implementation of imaging education standards, there is a need for entry-level PT institutions and postprofessional training programs (ie, residency and fellowship education programs) to expand their level of instruction, learner preparedness, and level of competency in this area.…”
Section: Introduction and Review Of Literaturementioning
confidence: 99%
“…[5][6][7][8] Several states have either enacted or are in the process of initiating different forms of documented legal authority to give PTs imaging ordering privileges. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] With these privileges expanding and the implementation of imaging education standards, there is a need for entry-level PT institutions and postprofessional training programs (ie, residency and fellowship education programs) to expand their level of instruction, learner preparedness, and level of competency in this area.…”
Section: Introduction and Review Of Literaturementioning
confidence: 99%
“…[20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30] Among non-military physical therapists who are not currently able to refer patients directly to a radiologist, 55 to 95% reported routinely performing the nine fundamental skills in their clinical practice that are necessary to utilize diagnostic imaging effectively. 31 The Ottawa Ankle Rules are a valid screening tool for foot/ankle fractures, 32,33 but have not been studied in a physical therapy direct-access setting.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%