Patricia McCracken January 30, 2019 Physical Therapy, Low Back Pain, Surgery Associations Between Physical Therapy Continuity of Care and Health Care Utilization and Costs in Patients With Low Back Pain: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Patricia McCracken January 30, 2019 Physical Therapy, Low Back Pain, Surgery High physical therapy provider continuity appears to be associated with a decreased likelihood of lumbar surgery and fewer lower back pain-related health care costs.