Moving Forward Together. Part 2: Enhancing Physical Therapy Clinical Care for Indigenous Peoples’ Musculoskeletal Health

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Authors: Ivan B. Lin, Jane Linton, Philippa Cotter, Blair Dixon, Allyson C. Jones, Wesley Lagolago, Scott Willis, Brooke Conley
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Abstract

series was developed to inform, guide, and inspire musculoskeletal physical therapists to bring Indigenous health to the forefront of their work in clinical practice, research, and education and to strengthen their roles in allyship and advocacy for Indigenous Communities. In this, the second article of the series, we examine the clinical practice of individual physical therapists and physical therapy services. Our group-comprising Indigenous and non-Indigenous clinicians and/or academics from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and Samoa-reflected on current initiatives and explored future directions to offer suggestions on how physical therapists can contribute to positive change within Indigenous musculoskeletal clinical practice in order to improve the musculoskeletal health of Indigenous Peoples. Here, we take a practical, skills-based approach in describing ways to provide respectful and equitable musculoskeletal health care for Indigenous Peoples.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Indigenous Health Education and Rights Cultural Competency in Health Care Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Volume
56
Issue
3
Pages
128–134
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN