Moving Forward Together: Transforming Physical Therapy to Improve Indigenous Peoples' Musculoskeletal Health.

Abstract

<b>SYNOPSIS:</b> Improving Indigenous Peoples' musculoskeletal health is a salient priority and a challenge for the physical therapy profession. Our goal is that Indigenous Peoples' musculoskeletal health is no longer underrecognized or inadequately addressed. In this series, we outline why the physical therapy field must (a) deepen its collective knowledge of Indigenous Peoples' musculoskeletal health; (b) reflect on current initiatives in Indigenous musculoskeletal health across clinical practice, research, education, and allyship/advocacy; (c) explore future directions for each sector to advance the profession; and (d) contribute to positive change for Indigenous Peoples. This article sets the scene for the series, including introducing key concepts. We aspire for this series to support better and fairer musculoskeletal health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. <i>J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2025;55(12):1-4. Epub 20 October 2025. doi:10.2519/jospt.2025.13737</i>.