Safety Events and Privilege Utilization Rates in Advanced Practice Physical Therapy Compared to Traditional Primary Care








Mabry LM1, Notestine JP, Moore JH, Bleakley CM, Taylor JB. Safety Events and Privilege Utilization Rates in Advanced Practice Physical Therapy Compared to Traditional Primary Care: An Observational Study. Mil Med. 2020 Feb 13;185(1-2):e290-e297. doi: 10.1093/milmed/usz176.

  • Safety events are significantly less likely to reach patients in Advanced Practice Physical Therapy compared to traditional Primary Care
  • Physical Therapists safely order diagnostic imaging and laboratory studies
  • Physical Therapists are safe when performing dry needling and spinal manipulation.
  • Advanced Practice Physical Therapists utilize fewer healthcare resources than traditional Primary Care to include diagnostic imaging, prescription medications, and referrals to other providers