Time to analgesia for musculoskeletal presentations in Tasmanian emergency departments: a case-controlled comparative observational study investigating the impact of advanced practice physiotherapists.

Objective To assess the timeliness of analgesia provided to patients presenting with musculoskeletal conditions, by advanced practice physiotherapists, medical officers and nurse practitioners in two Tasmanian emergency departments. Methods A retrospective case-controlled comparative observational study collected patient data over a 6 month period. Index cases were consecutive cases treated by an advanced practice physiotherapist, with a medical and nurse practitioner cohort case-matched based on clinical and demographic factors.

Evolution of service metrics and utilisation of objective discharge criteria in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation: a retrospective cohort study with historical control in a public hospital physiotherapy department.

Background: ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is a common procedure requiring rehabilitation in public hospital physiotherapy departments. The rate of re-rupture and reduced rates of return to sport following ACLR are concerning. Current guidelines recommend a progressive approach to rehabilitation based on objective criteria.