The evolution of physiotherapy in animal rehabilitation in Durban, Kwazulu Natal
| Autor: | Nirmala Naidoo, B. Du Toit, V. Singh, N. Narisamulu, J. Marr |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
| Předmět: |
musculoskeletal diseases
medicine.medical_specialty Rehabilitation animal physiotherapy business.industry medicine.medical_treatment lcsh:RC952-1245 lcsh:Special situations and conditions Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Private practice health services administration medicine Physical therapy veterinary practice business human activities Kwazulu natal health care economics and organizations Public awareness |
| Zdroj: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy, Vol 64, Iss 2, Pp 12-17 (2008) |
| ISSN: | 2410-8219 0379-6175 |
| Popis: | Introduction:Animal physiotherapy is a specialized branchof physiotherapy. As this specialization is not introduced at undergraduatelevel, there is a need to ascertain whether qualified physiotherapists had an interest in this field. The need for post-graduate interest in this subjectwould support a post-graduate programme as there is no academic insti -tutional programme in this field in South Africa.Aim of study:To gain information on the awareness of and interest in animalphysiotherapy from veterinary surgeons and qualified physiotherapists.Methodology: Two questionnaires were constructed, one for veterinarysurgeons and one for physiotherapists. Sixty physiotherapists and 30 veteri-nary surgeons in private practice in Durban, KwaZulu Natal participated in the study. A return of 73% of the question-naires for veterinary surgeons and 65% for physiotherapists was obtained. Data analysis: Data for Physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons were grouped together for responses to the questionnaire and compared. Results: All physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons involved in the study are aware of animal physiotherapy. 81.5% of the veterinary surgeons administer physiotherapy treatment as part of their overall rehabilitation programmeand 7.41% refer their clients to physiotherapists. All the veterinary surgeons stated that physiotherapy is necessary inthe overall animal rehabilitation. 12.5% of physiotherapists treated animals and all felt under-qualified to treat animals.Conclusion: The study reveals a need for post-graduate specialization in animal physiotherapy and this would promote public awareness of its existence and benefit to animals. |
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