Moving Forward Together. Part 3: Strengthening Physical Therapy Research for Indigenous Peoples' Musculoskeletal Health.

The Moving Forward Together series is a collective effort to inform, guide and inspire musculoskeletal physical therapists to (a) bring Indigenous health to the forefront of their work in clinical practice, research and education, and (b) to strengthen their roles in allyship and advocacy for Indigenous communities. Here, we explore what research can contribute to improving the musculoskeletal health of Indigenous Peoples. Our group—comprising Indigenous clinicians and/or academics from Aotearoa/New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Fiji—collaborated to reflect on current initiatives, explore future directions and suggest ways for physical therapy researchers, research organisations and systems can contribute to positive change within Indigenous musculoskeletal research. We illustrate how strengths-based, Indigenous-led approaches that are based on sound intentions, processes and practices can drive positive outcomes for Indigenous Peoples with musculoskeletal conditions, and potentially the wider community.