Overcoming overuse in musculoskeletal health care requires an understanding of its drivers. In this, the third article in a series on "Overcoming Overuse" of musculoskeletal health care, we consider the drivers of overuse under 4 domains: (1) the culture of health care consumption, (2) patient factors and experiences, (3) clinician factors and experiences, and (4) practice environment. These domains are interrelated, interact, and influence the clinician-patient interaction. We map drivers to potential solutions to overcome overuse. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020;50(12):657-660. doi:10.2519/jospt.2020.0111.
Keywords: drivers; musculoskeletal; overuse; physical therapy.