Open research questions in Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
70 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 280 Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.
What the literature leaves open
Future research should focus on developing targeted training initiatives to address gaps in MSK education. The study's findings inform the development of interdisciplinary learning programs in MSK medicine.
A mixed-methods qualitative study of Northern Ireland GP specialty trainees’ clinical confidence and teaching expectations in musculoskeletal medicine · 2026 · DOIThe study identifies gaps in MSK education, particularly in specialist domains. The research highlights the need for improved MSK education and interdisciplinary learning.
A mixed-methods qualitative study of Northern Ireland GP specialty trainees’ clinical confidence and teaching expectations in musculoskeletal medicine · 2026 · DOIA lack of community awareness and systemic barriers to accessing physiotherapy services exist in Sudan. Healthcare professionals have misconceptions about the scope and utility of physiotherapy.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SETTINGS: A COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE IN SUDAN · 2026 · DOIThe study did not report any specific limitations. The sample size was limited to 29 Veterans and 33 staff/clinicians. The study relied on self-reported data from interviews.
Integrating Physical Therapy into Primary Care to Enhance Veteran Access to Healthcare: Findings from the Veterans Health Administration’s PACT-PT Program · 2026 · DOIThe lack of access to non-pharmaceutical treatments for chronic musculoskeletal pain among Veterans. The need for effective implementation and sustainability of PACT-PT in the VHA system.
Integrating Physical Therapy into Primary Care to Enhance Veteran Access to Healthcare: Findings from the Veterans Health Administration’s PACT-PT Program · 2026 · DOIThe paper suggests that future research should focus on exploring the application of the OBE model in other fields of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The study highlights the need for further research on the integration of ideological and political elements into the teaching process.
Practical Path of Integrating Xujiang Medical Culture into the Curriculum Ideology and Politics of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine under the OBE Concept · 2026 · DOIThe paper identifies a gap in current teaching methods for Orthopedics and Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The study highlights the need for a more effective approach to integrating ideological and political education into professional education.
Practical Path of Integrating Xujiang Medical Culture into the Curriculum Ideology and Politics of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine under the OBE Concept · 2026 · DOIInnovating methods to assure principles are sustained with new technology. Preparing for technological advancements in healthcare.
The lack of forethought and preparation for technology in healthcare. The potential replacement of physicians by technology.
Decreased confidence in MSK skills among EPs. Limited MSK education and training. High volume of orthopedic injuries in emergency departments.
The gap in MSK education and training needs to be filled. There is a need to improve ED orthopedic diagnostic and management skills.
There is a need for accurate diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders. Current methods may not be sufficient for diagnosis.
The need for interdisciplinary training in gerontology for students in the health professions. The lack of structured curricula in gerontology for physical and occupational therapists.
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS IN GERONTOLOGY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY AT AN ACADEMIC HEALTH CENTER · 1982 · DOIFurther research should investigate the reasons behind the tendency of middle managers to abandon their technical skills. The impact of this tendency on organisational performance should be studied.
Further study of the adoption of conventional attributes of professionalism among chiropractors. Investigation of the relationship between chiropractic and mainstream medicine. Exploration of the impact of chiropractic on health outcomes.
There is a lack of studies on contemporary chiropractic as a profession and health care provider. The sociology of chiropractic has been understudied since the 1950s.
The lack of gerontology and geriatric education in physical therapy. The need for a systematic review of the kinds of gerontology and geriatric knowledge and skills that are needed to practice the art of physical therapy for the elderly.
Predicting propensity to injury. Ensuring the effectiveness of preparticipation physical examinations. Balancing the role of paramedical personnel with the need for expert medical evaluation.
Further study on the role of paramedical personnel in preparticipation physical examinations. Investigation into the effectiveness of preparticipation physical examinations in preventing injuries.
Further study of the cat's righting reflex could inform the development of movement techniques in gymnastics and diving. The use of film analysis could be applied to the study of other complex movement patterns.
The need for joint OND courses in rural areas where a college may not be able to operate a course on its own. The challenge of coordinating standards between a college and a local school.
The paper identifies a gap in the historical account of the wheelchair. The paper seeks to fill this gap by discussing the development of the wheelchair over time.
The paper identifies a gap in the diagnosis of patients with symptoms of hematemesis and melena, highlighting the importance of considering different possible diagnoses.
The paper notes that the truth about exercise and fitness probably lies somewhere between the extremes - The author acknowledges the lack of clear guidelines on exercise and fitness
There is a lack of clear guidelines on exercise and fitness - The paper notes the varying opinions of physicians on the benefits and drawbacks of physical activity
Most-cited papers in Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- The Prevalence of Disability Health Training and Residents With Disabilities in Emergency Medicine Residency Programs · AEM Education and Training · 2020 · 34 citations
- Metaverse applied to musculoskeletal pathology: Orthoverse and Rehabverse · Postgraduate Medicine · 2023 · 24 citations
- Clinical Practice Patterns Among Health Care Professionals for Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization · Journal of Athletic Training · 2021 · 17 citations
- Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Appraisal of the Evidence · Occupational Therapy In Health Care · 2014 · 14 citations
- Stepped care for musculoskeletal pain is ineffective: a model for utilisation of specialist physiotherapists in primary healthcare management · Australian Journal of Primary Health · 2021 · 10 citations
- An Exploration of Physiotherapy Students’ Perceptions of Older Adult Rehabilitation · Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics · 2010 · 9 citations
- Difficulties with Learning Musculoskeletal Physical Examination Skills: Student Perspectives and General Lessons Learned for Curricular Design · Teaching and Learning in Medicine · 2021 · 7 citations
- Paediatric musculoskeletal learning needs for general practice trainees: achieving an expert consensus · Education for Primary Care · 2014 · 7 citations
- Case-Based Learning in Athletic Training · Athletic Training Education Journal · 2013 · 4 citations
- Faculty Staffing Patterns: Breadth and Flexibility in Professional Physical Therapy Programs · Innovative Higher Education · 2021 · 3 citations
Most recent work
- A mixed-methods qualitative study of Northern Ireland GP specialty trainees’ clinical confidence and teaching expectations in musculoskeletal medicine · BJGP Open · 2026
- COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SETTINGS: A COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION PERSPECTIVE IN SUDAN · Jana Nexus: Journal of Health and Medicine · 2026
- Educational gaps, training challenges and learning needs among early-career rheumatology nurses in resource-limited county hospitals: a multicenter qualitative study · BMC Medical Education · 2026
- Integrating Physical Therapy into Primary Care to Enhance Veteran Access to Healthcare: Findings from the Veterans Health Administration’s PACT-PT Program · Journal of General Internal Medicine · 2026
- Practical Path of Integrating Xujiang Medical Culture into the Curriculum Ideology and Politics of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Traditional Chinese Medicine under the OBE Concept · Journal of Clinical Medicine Research · 2026
- Survey of the musculoskeletal radiology workforce: hybrid and remote (work from home) practice models · Skeletal Radiology · 2026
- Letter to the editor: The not-yet-lost future of rheumatology · Clinical Rheumatology · 2026
- Re: The not-yet-lost future of rheumatology · Clinical Rheumatology · 2026
- Insights into the proportion of consultations for musculoskeletal disorders in Dutch general practice: a register-based retrospective cohort study · BMC Primary Care · 2026
- A clinically contextualized, hands-on biostatistics workshop for rheumatology fellows-in-training: a quasi-experimental pre–post educational intervention study · BMC Medical Education · 2026
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