biostudies-literatureUnknown25(1)Alasfour M<h4>Background</h4>In Saudi Arabia, the social media platform "X" (formerly known as "Twitter") is widely utilized by healthcare professionals. This study aimed to assess the perceived impact of physiotherapy-related debates on X on the professional development and knowledge acquisition of physiotherapists.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional, online survey-based study was conducted among licensed physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia. The study followed established international reporting guidelines, including the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology, Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys, and Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 188 physiotherapists participated, with the majority (n = 143;76.1%) activelyBMC medical education155https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11780977biostudies-literaturePerceived impact of physiotherapy-related debates on the social platform "X" on physiotherapists' professional development and knowledge acquisition: a cross-sectional study.PMC11780977Algashami ALajami ZAlasfour MfalsePerceived impact of physiotherapy-related debates on the social platform "X" on physiotherapists' professional development and knowledge acquisition: a cross-sectional study.<h4>Background</h4>In Saudi Arabia, the social media platform "X" (formerly known as "Twitter") is widely utilized by healthcare professionals. This study aimed to assess the perceived impact of physiotherapy-related debates on X on the professional development and knowledge acquisition of physiotherapists.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional, online survey-based study was conducted among licensed physiotherapists in Saudi Arabia. The study followed established international reporting guidelines, including the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology, Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys, and Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys.<h4>Results</h4>A total of 188 physiotherapists participated, with the majority (n = 143;76.1%) actively2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Jan2025-04-04T14:05:45.864Z2025-04-04T14:05:45.864ZS-EPMC117809773988550410.1186/s12909-025-06760-4