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Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Two\u2010stage analytic framework: inductive thematic analysis preceded mapping to constructs of the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Eight physiotherapists were interviewed and six key themes were developed. <jats:bold><jats:italic>Perceptions of the training programme<\/jats:italic><\/jats:bold> were generally positive, but additional formal training and experiential learning consolidated confidence and skills in novel intervention components. <jats:bold><jats:italic>Advice, information, and exercise instruction<\/jats:italic><\/jats:bold> reflected usual physiotherapy care for knee OA. Physiotherapists were confident in <jats:bold><jats:italic>delivering the knee brace<\/jats:italic><\/jats:bold>, but determining the pattern of knee OA to inform brace type selection was challenging. Physiotherapists valued <jats:bold><jats:italic>brace adherence enhancing strategies<\/jats:italic><\/jats:bold> and the <jats:bold><jats:italic>follow\u2010up appointment<\/jats:italic><\/jats:bold> to facilitate adherence. <jats:bold><jats:italic>Perceived impact of the bracing intervention for people with OA<\/jats:italic><\/jats:bold> was positive. The bracing intervention was perceived as acceptable, although improving self\u2010efficacy to deliver novel intervention components (e.g., reading x\u2010rays) would enhance acceptability.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The complex knee bracing intervention was broadly perceived as acceptable by physiotherapists. 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