On “Physical Therapists in Primary Care in the United States: An Overview of Current Practice Models and Implementation Strategies” O'Bright K, Peterson S.Phys Ther. 2024;104(12):pzae123. 10.1093/ptj/pzae123

O'Bright K and Peterson S. (Phys Ther. 2024;104(12):pzae123) present well-established models, such as the First Contact Practitioner and triage-based systems, which empower physical therapists to serve as frontline providers addressing the needs of chronic and aging populations. However, Italy lags in adopting similar approaches. In this context, physical therapy within primary care remains fragmented and underexplored. The health care system is still heavily reliant on a medical-specialist-based paradigm, which often delays timely and appropriate access to physical therapists interventions. recent initiatives demonstrates the feasibility of physical therapist services integrated into multidisciplinary teams.