Conclusion:
Osteopaths who utilise exercise prescription were more likely to discuss
physical activity, diet and nutrition, and utilise referral networks
with specialist medical practitioners and exercise physiologists.
Australian osteopaths who often use exercise prescription were also more
likely to treat sport injury patients. The results support the
conclusion that Australian osteopaths use exercise prescription and have
referral networks with other health professionals for patient
management. Further work is required to explore the type of exercise
prescription used and for what conditions.