Introduction:
Exercise is beneficial for improving general health, wellbeing and
specific medical conditions. In musculoskeletal conditions such as
chronic low back and neck pain, prescribed exercise has been found to be
moderately effective in decreasing pain and improving function.
Osteopaths are primary contact health professionals who manage
predominantly musculoskeletal complaints. This work presents a secondary
data analysis of the Australian osteopathy practice-based research
network and profiles the characteristics of osteopaths who often use
exercise prescription in patient care.