Physiotherapy Under Pressure: A Cross-sectional Study on the Interplay between Perfectionism, Moral Injury, and Burnout

Burnout among physiotherapists is a growing challenge and is no longer exclusively regarded as an individual phenomenon, but as the result of structural, organizational and profession-specific stresses [1]. In addition to work-related time pressure, staff shortages and high demands, internal expectations and ethical and moral conflicts are also increasingly coming into focus. Article published online: 27 February 2026 © 2026. Thieme. All rights reserved. Georg Thieme Verlag KGOswald-Hesse-Straße 50, 70469 Stuttgart, Germany