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Physical therapy is an alternative to opioids for musculoskeletal pain
However, referral requirements may be a barrier
Physical therapy direct access laws were associated with fewer opioid prescriptions
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Background We exploit state-level policy changes for physical therapy direct access to estimate the effect of enacting direct access physical therapy policy on per-capita opioid pill volume (PCPV) and...