Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is vital for high-quality patient care, yet its implementation among physiotherapists in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces significant challenges. This scoping review explores th...
This project was funded to AK by the“Union Régionale des Professionnels de SantéMasseur-Kinésithérapeutes”of the Auvergne-Rhône Alpes region in France,as part of a doctoral grant.
Objectives The rising prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders increases pressure on primary care services.In France,patients with musculoskeletal disorders are referred to physiotherapist(PT)by family physician(FP).To...
Background: Management of stroke patients requires a multidisciplinary approach. Literature presents unequivocal evidence of improved outcomes when patients are treated in a stroke unit by multi-disci...
Facing critical situations such as the ones triggered by COVID-19 may take healthcare professionals to confront their psychological resources, which may induce a higher stress level. We aimed to understand the feeling...
Objective: Acupuncture guidelines have advised caution when treating women during pregnancy,because historical ‘‘forbidden" acupuncture points are believed to stimulate miscarriage or early labor.Despite recent rese...
The identity of paramedic professions is bound to develop in order to adapt to the changes of the world of health. Careproviders' identity is based on the interpersonal dimension, yet French massage-physiotherapy bas...
On the South Island of New Zealand, Anaesthetists and other Medical Professionals, frequently refer their patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) for physiotherapy management. Beliefs about what is importa...
Supported by The MACP’s Elsevier Science and Doctoral Awards for Research in Manipulative Physiotherapy
AIM To explore current diagnostic practice and attitudes of Greek and United Kingdom physiotherapists(PTs)on assessing low back pain(LBP)patients.METHODS Three focus groups were undertaken,followed by a structured que...