Ep46: When Physios Can Order Imaging: Smarter Imaging, Better Care with Jack Miller and Rob Werstine

In this episode, we discussed:

The principal use of diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing: When it should be used and when it shouldn't be used

The limitations of diagnostics and ramifications of overuse on psychological, behavioural, and systemic levels

Improving providers' literacy and patient education around diagnostics

The impact of physiotherapists having the scope expansion and the current state of advocacy on this topic

Resources

The Canadian C-spine Rule

The Ottawa Ankle Rule

The Ottawa Knee Rule

Canadian Association of Radiologists Utilization Guideline

American College of Radiologist Appropriateness Criteria

Brinjikji, W., et al. (2015). MRI findings of disc degeneration are more prevalent in adults with low back pain than in asymptomatic controls: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Neuroradiology, 36(12), 2394-2399.