Look no further: Physiotherapists are capable and willing to support primary care

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Look no further: Physiotherapists are capable and willing to support primary care

Kirsten Davie

Monday 19 May 2025, 03:51 PM

One in eight people is living with osteoarthritis and the number is expected to rise; physiotherapists can help reduce the need for surgery and assist people to remain mobile [Image: SincerelyMedia on Unsplash]

Kirsten Davie suggests the primary care workforce crisis could be alleviated by fully utilising physiotherapists’ skill sets

We need a radical shift in managing demand for healthcare, and physiotherapy must be part of the solution. New Zealand’s healthcare system is unde

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