ESPE Abstracts

Background: Physical therapy plays a critical role in the multidisciplinary care of patients with rare bone disorders, such as osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). In Austria, similar to other European regions, the majority of OI patients depend on the availability of extramural (outpatient) therapists for their physical therapy needs. However, access to these therapists can be hindered by several factors, including long waiting times and the lack of coverage under p...