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Semi-structured interviews provided an understanding of physical therapist experience with PA prescription among patients with CLBP. The interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed thematically. RESULTS: The 18 participants had an average of 13.4 (6.4) years of clinical experience in outpatient physical therapy. Thematic analysis revealed: 1) Physical therapists\u2019 articulate knowledge of PA guidelines and importance of physical activity; 2) Patient factors take priority over the PA guidelines for people with CLBP; and 3) The importance of building and maintaining a strong patient-therapist relationship influences physical therapist prescription of PA for patients with CLBP. CONCLUSION: When providing PA recommendations for patients with CLBP, general movement recommendations are emphasized in place of explicit PA prescriptions. 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