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This study aimed to identify consensus\u2010based recommendations for integrating environmental sustainability into chronic spinal pain care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Clinical practice guidelines on chronic spinal pain and literature on sustainable practices were reviewed to develop an initial set of statements. Following the ACCORD reporting guideline, a modified three\u2010round Delphi study was conducted to obtain international consensus on the statements' agreement and importance. Physiotherapists from clinical, educational, and research backgrounds participated. The initial domains included environmental advocacy and policies, education, research and innovation, community engagement, sustainable clinical practices. 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By the end of the three rounds, 49 statements were classified as consensus recommendations; items with a median of 3 were reported separately as uncertain statements.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This international Delphi study achieved broad consensus on integrating sustainable physiotherapy practices for chronic spinal pain management. The findings contribute to a framework that can inform future guidelines and orient research, education, and policy toward more sustainable care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Significance Statement<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Chronic spinal pain management is increasingly promoted within conservative care models, yet its environmental sustainability remains largely unexplored in pain research. This international modified Delphi study establishes expert consensus on integrating sustainability considerations into physiotherapy for chronic spinal pain. 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