The Future of Musculoskeletal Care with Clare Ardern
About this episode
Dr. Clare Ardern discusses the future of musculoskeletal care and the role of physical therapists in leading innovations and improving access.
What does the future of musculoskeletal care look like — and how can physical therapists lead it? Dr. Clare Ardern, Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia and leader of the DigiMSK research team, joins us to break down digital health innovations, access bottlenecks, advanced practice roles, and the tools clinicians need to navigate a rapidly changing MSK landscape. We explore how technology, triage systems, and research literacy can reshape global MSK care — and why PTs are uniquely positioned to lead. Clare also shares practical insights from her work designing and testing new health care technologies and services in partnership with patients, clinicians, and health systems. In this episode, we cover: ???? Why MSK health care is ripe for redesign ???? Digital health tools: what works, what doesn’t, and what’s coming ???? Virtual triage & advanced practice physiotherapy models ???? How PTs can improve access to MSK care globally ???? Leadership skills every clinician needs today ???? Tips for reading and interpreting research (without getting overwhelmed) ???? How to get your research published ???? The mission and work of DigiMSK A deep dive for…
People in this episode
Guest: Clare Ardern
Topics covered
- musculoskeletal care
- digital health innovations
- physical therapy leadership
- advanced practice roles
- research literacy
- global access to care
Keywords
- musculoskeletal health
- digital health tools
- virtual triage
- advanced practice physiotherapy
- research publication
- health care technology
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of British Columbia, DigiMSK
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