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July 29, 2026Physiotherapy Canada

Exploring the Use of Diagnostic Point-of-Care Lung and Thoracic Ultrasound by Physiotherapists: A Scoping Review

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HAHaneen AliMMMary MakhloufBBBrianna Bettencourt-Mora

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Overview

Scoping review explores physiotherapist use of point-of-care ultrasound for respiratory conditions, suggesting a need for more training.

Key Points

  • This scoping review aims to explore the incorporation of point-of-care lung and thoracic ultrasonography (POCLTUS) by physiotherapists and assess available training evidence.
  • Followed Joanna Briggs Institute method and PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
  • Conducted literature search in databases including MEDLINE and CINAHL from inception to February 2024.
  • Included studies on physiotherapist-performed POCLTUS for cardiorespiratory conditions, excluding those not relevant.
  • Out of 11,297 citations screened, 10 studies involving 481 patients were included.
  • POCLTUS is used for diagnosing conditions like atelectasis and pneumothorax, with some studies indicating its utility in treatment guidance.
  • Limited studies highlighted the training of physiotherapists in POCLTUS techniques.

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Ali et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a2d4c8da07d9defa6d0fhttps://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2024-0132
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