A Time to Reflect on Motor Control in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy

Motor control is a popular concept within physical therapy practice and has received a significant amount of attention over the last 25 years. It has been implicitly conceived and understood by clinicians and researchers throughout this time, yet appears to differ considerably with respect to its definition and translation into clinical practice. The purpose of this Viewpoint is to outline the history of motor control and its use in musculoskeletal physical therapy practice and to highlight the consequences of its interpretation and variation in its use. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2018;48(11):833–836. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.0614