Musculoskeletal signs and symptoms of an underlying serious neurological pathologies and implications for physiotherapist referral: a Scoping Review

Red Flags (RFs) are signs and symptoms that may indicate a serious underlying condition, mimicking musculoskeletal pain. In some cases, musculoskeletal signs and symptoms can be warning signs of a neurological condition. Recent literature has not reported studies on the initial musculoskeletal signs and symptoms of a neurological condition, the early identification of which could allow for immediate referral of the patient to the appropriate specialist. The objective of this scoping review is therefore to identify and assess any studies that have this topic as their main focus.