Introduction:
One of the most common musculoskeletal conditions that physiotherapists treat globally is low back pain (LBP) which is a serious health issue and has a significant financial burden. Approximately half of the physiotherapists’ workload consists of treating various LBP patients. In addition to traditional physiotherapy, evidence-based treatment for LBP involves painkillers, counseling, educational sessions, and exercises done under supervision. Furthermore, a practitioner’s attitudes and beliefs influence the management and outcomes of LBP. Therefore, the purpose of the current study examined the attitudes and beliefs of Indian physiotherapists regarding the treatment of LBP.

Methodology:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted across four zones (North, South, East, and West) of India on practicing and qualified Indian physiotherapists. Based on the selection criteria, physiotherapists with a minimum work experience of 1 year after completing their base professional degree were recruited and the attitudes to back pain scale in musculoskeletal practitioners (ABS–mp) survey/questionnaire was distributed. The survey was completed online as well as offline at workshops and conferences across India.

Results:
From all the four zones of India, 309 valid responses were received. The Indian physiotherapists included in the study had an overall ABS-mp scale mean score of 95.12 ± 12.12, a subdomain mean of 63 ± 8.4 for personal interaction, and a mean of 31.7 ± 5.06 for treatment orientation. Physiotherapists’ attitudes and beliefs varied significantly depending on their gender, patient care setups, and educational qualifications in every sector.

Conclusion:
The study concluded that regardless of the expertise, Indian physiotherapists who treat LBP and are active in the field scored moderately high. In addition, according to the results of the current study, Indian physiotherapists are inclined to employ a psychological approach, and are open to sending patients to other professionals for guidance, and prefer to continue therapy for a longer duration. Furthermore, it seems that biomedical physiotherapists advise their patients to avoid specific circumstances by advising them to minimize physical activity and postpone returning to work.