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June 20, 2026Journal of Family Medicine and Primary CareOpen Access

Learnings from a rural primary care physiotherapy program and its practice registry: A synthesis of clinical patterns, Primary Health Care Team Competencies, and Care Access in Southern Rajasthan, India

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CAColis AnwariGJGaurishankar JhaVSVarsha Shridhar

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Overview

Randomized trial reveals care patterns and competency roles in a rural physiotherapy program, indicating a need for integrated systems.

Key Points

  • This study aims to analyze clinical patterns and outcomes from a rural physiotherapy program in southern Rajasthan.
  • Conducted in three rural clinics from July 2022 to July 2024, maintaining a prospective clinical registry.
  • Examined service delivery challenges using the three-delays framework, focusing on care access.
  • Documented over 1000 physiotherapy encounters across diverse age groups and conditions.
  • Approximately 70% of patients presented with musculoskeletal disorders, while 15% had respiratory issues.
  • 76% of visits were from new patients, with significant reports of disability among 32% of attendees.
  • Holistic interventions included pain relief and mobility enhancement, shaping the practice and competencies needed in primary care teams.

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Anwari et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f11db0793dc1a536914https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1738_25
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