Advanced Physiotherapy Practice in Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Rehabilitation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2026 | Viewed by 11
Special Issue Editors
Interests: differential diagnosis; screening for referral; musculoskeletal disorders; musculoskeletal physiotherapy; low back pain; spinal manipulation
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Interests: differential diagnosis; musculoskeletal physiotherapy; neck pain; spinal thrust manipulation; philosophy of science
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Musculoskeletal disorders are a heterogeneous group of clinical conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system that may also have systemic manifestations: painful symptoms are often associated with functional limitations, with a possible impact on the individual's social life. Moreover, musculoskeletal disorders are second only to mental illnesses and behavioral disorders in terms of their impact on global health.
Proper diagnosis, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation strategies for these disorders are critical for restoring function and allowing patients to return to their life habits safely.
This Special Issue addresses targeted diagnosis, physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches for musculoskeletal disorders, using a comprehensive approach to provide the best possible care. It covers a range of topics, ranging from differential diagnosis of serious pathologies mimicking musculoskeletal disorders to the latest evidence on the effectiveness of conservative interventions. Our objective is to offer a multidisciplinary approach, with experts from various fields contributing to developing targeted, modern, and advanced content that reflects each person's unique physical and psychological features.
Overall, this Special Issue offers insights into the diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal disorders, with the final goal being to help patients recover faster and return to participating in social and leisure activities.
Dr. Filippo Maselli
Dr. Firas Mourad
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- differential diagnosis
- physiotherapy
- rehabilitation
- multidisciplinary
- effectiveness
- musculoskeletal disorders
- screening for referral
- manual therapy
- exercise
- cognitive behavioral therapy
- pain neuroscience
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