Determining the Impact of a Physiotherapist-Led Primary Care Model for Hip and Knee Pain - A Pilot Trial

"1. Initial assessment and screening: The PT will provide a comprehensive assessment according to established clinical practice guidelines.~2. Brief individualized intervention at first visit: The PT intervention will be at the discretion of the PT to reflect real-world PT intervention.~3. Health services navigation: Participants will be provided with options available to them in their community for rehabilitation. For example, they may be referred to community PT for ongoing management or presented with group exercise options. Participants will be assessed regarding the need for specialist referrals or resources available to manage complex clinical presentations such as comorbidity or frailty. Participants may be referred to the primary care provider if no specialized services are needed or when the PT cannot provide a direct referral. All individuals may have their medications reviewed by a physician if deemed appropriate by the PT or requested by the participant."

The physician led primary care intervention will be unstandardized to best reflect standard clinical practice in Canada.