Consensus on occupational health competencies for UK First Contact Physiotherapists

Patients at risk of preventable sickness absence frequently attend at primary care. First contact physiotherapists (FCP) may provide an optimal way of reducing this risk; however, there is significant variability in clinical practice, limited research directing best practice and this work and health role is traditionally seen as outside of the ‘therapeutic relationship’. If FCP’s training and development in this area is considered, FCP’s will be able to effectively conduct fitness for work and sickness absence certification within UK primary care settings.

Source: Physiotherapy - July 14, 2023 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Cameron Black, Sivaramkumar Shanmugam, Heather Gray Source Type: research