ABSTRACT
AIMS: This qualitative study aimed to explore physiotherapists' clinical reasoning when prescribing exercise for persons with musculoskeletal disorders. METHODS: A constructivist grounded theory inspired methodological approach was used. Six physiotherapists working in the United Kingdom were recruited via purposive sampling. Data collection and analysis included semi-structured interviews, memo writing, coding, and a constant comparative method. FINDINGS: A concept of 'building bespoke exercise' has been generated to conceptualise the participants' clinical reasoning when prescribing exercise. CONCLUSION: The findings of this study highlight processes of co-designing and co-constructing exercise programmes in collaboration with persons receiving care. Physiotherapists can use this study to reflect on their own clinical reasoning to inform their own practice.
