Moving Forward Together. Part 6: Transforming Musculoskeletal Health Physical Therapy for Indigenous Peoples – A Call to Action

The Moving Forward Together series is a collective effort 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 as allies and advocates for Indigenous Communities. Here, we call on physical therapists, organisations and systems to participate in a multi-sector effort to improve musculoskeletal care and outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. In this article, we humbly encourage our colleagues and friends to read and reflect on the recommendations from across the series and where possible, take action. Making changes contributes to improved musculoskeletal health and wellbeing for all people—Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

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Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
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2026-02-04
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https://doi.org/10.2519/jospt.2026.14053
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Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
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Moving Forward Together. Part 6: Transforming Musculoskeletal Health Physical Therapy for Indigenous Peoples – A Call to Action

Brooke Conley, Ivan B. Lin, Robyn Fary, Rachel Toovey et al.
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
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Moving Forward Together. Part 6: Transforming Musculoskeletal Health Physical Therapy for Indigenous Peoples – A Call to Action

Brooke Conley, Ivan B. Lin, Robyn Fary, Rachel Toovey, M Manip Ther, Jane Linton
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The Moving Forward Together series is a collective effort 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 as allies and advocates for Indigenous Communities. Here, we call on physical therapists, organisations and systems to participate in a multi-sector effort to improve musculoskeletal care and outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. In this article, we humbly encourage our colleagues and friends to read and reflect on the recommendations from across the series and where possible, take action. Making changes contributes to improved musculoskeletal health and wellbeing for all people—Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
The University of Sydney (AU), New South Wales Department of Health (AU), The University of Melbourne (AU), The University of Western Australia (AU), Curtin University (AU), Tharawal Aboriginal (AU), Guyra Paraguay (PY), Northern Sydney Local Health District (AU), University of Asmara (ER)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 66%
Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
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