The purpose of this study is to explore and compare the effectiveness of in-person versus remote physical therapy (PT) for the treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) pain within the Military Health System (MHS).
Ages 18-64
TRICARE Beneficiary (active duty, retiree, dependent)
Health care visit for their MSK condition in the past 6 weeks
Diagnosed with an MSK condition that has persisted for at least 2 weeks
Surgery for any MSK condition in the past 6 months
Currently known to be pregnant
Medical contraindication to exercise
Currently receiving or scheduled to receive invasive or other nonpharmacologic interventions for any MSK condition (e.g., chiropractic, injections, etc.) with the exception of a physical therapy referral, an issued profile or duty restriction, or other related patient education
Brooke Army Medical Center
Lead sponsor
Tripler Army Medical Center
Collaborator
Madigan Army Medical Center
Collaborator
C.R.Darnall Army Medical Center
Collaborator
University of Utah
Collaborator