In episode 11 of season 7 of Inside the Science we’re highlighting the study, “A call to action: direct access to physical therapy is highly successful in the US military. When will professional bodies, legislatures, and payors provide the same advantages to all US civilian physical therapists?” with Lindsay Clark and Bryant Clark. You’ll hear them share what prompted the study, some of what else has been published prior on this topic, additional evidence which would support PTs are safe and effective to see patients via direct access, some of the resistance to direct access for physical therapists, other studies on this topic, the clinical implications and big takeaways.