<P>Some of the most powerful drivers of change in musculoskeletal rehabilitation aren’t researchers or administrators—but clinicians working shoulder-to-shoulder with their peers.</P> <P>These so-called "local opinion leaders" often shape practice more effectively than top-down mandates or distant guidelines. And they're more than simply influencers or savvy social media marketers.</P> <P>In today's episode, Dr Seth Peterson explores how local opinion leaders—those trusted voices within clinical settings—can play a pivotal role in translating research into practice. Dr Peterson shares practical strategies for fostering cultures of learning and supporting clinicians to lead. <P>Dr Peterson is a clinician-researcher based in Tucson, Arizona. He leads care at his clinic, The Motive, and teaches nationally with The Movement Brainery.</P> <P>------------------------------</P> <P>RESOURCES</P> <P>Empowering local opinion leaders in physical therapy systems: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2025.13508</P> <P>Why higher standards are needed in physical therapist professional development: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2022.11377</P> <P>2025 hip osteoarthritis clinical practice guideline: https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2025.0301</P>