THORACIC SPINAL MANIPULATIONS: A SURVEY ON KNOWLEDGE, UTILIZATION, SAFETY, AND CONFIDENCE AMONG ITALIAN PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

This research project consists of a survey aimed at exploring the knowledge, attitudes, and clinical practices of Italian physiotherapists regarding spinal manipulations of the thoracic spine. The objective is to evaluate the frequency of use of the technique, the perception of safety, the level of professional confidence, and the main barriers that limit its application in daily practice, also assessing the influence of the educational background.