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  • Physical Therapy
  • Primary Care Medicine
  • Healthcare Practice

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  • The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) has addressed the role of physical therapists in primary care for decades.
  • A recent motion recognized primary care physical therapy (PCPT) as a specialty and residency practice area.
  • Frequent inquiries about the definition of PCPT highlighted a need for clarity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a consensus definition for primary care physical therapy (PCPT).
  • To provide a standardized definition for consistent language and knowledge translation in this evolving practice area.

Main Methods:

  • Consensus-building process to define primary care physical therapy (PCPT).
  • Involved stakeholders within the APTA Federal Primary Care Special Interest Group (PC-SIG).

Main Results:

  • A consensus definition for primary care physical therapy (PCPT) was developed.
  • This definition aims to standardize understanding and application of PCPT.

Conclusions:

  • Establishing a consensus definition is crucial for the development and consistency of primary care physical therapy (PCPT).
  • The defined PCPT will aid in knowledge translation and professional alignment.