Many physiotherapists lack preparedness to prescribe physical activity and exercise to people with musculoskeletal pain: A multi-national survey.
Phys Ther Sport
; 49: 98-105, 2021 May.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Determine physiotherapists' (i) awareness of physical activity, and exercise prescription guidelines; (ii) perceived role, knowledge, confidence, skills and training in prescribing and progressing aerobic exercise and resistance training to people with musculoskeletal pain; (iii) professional development preferences; and (iv) perceived influences of external factors on exercise prescription for people with musculoskeletal pain.DESIGN:
Multi-national cross-sectional survey.METHODS:
An open online survey was developed specifically for this study.RESULTS:
1,352 physiotherapists from 56 countries participated. The majority of respondents correctly stated physical activity guidelines for adults (60%) and children (53%), but only 37% correctly stated guidelines for older adults. Eleven percent and 16% could name an accepted guideline for aerobic exercise and resistance training, respectively. Most agreed their role included prescribing aerobic exercise (75%) and resistance training (89%). Fewer reported they had the confidence, training or skills to prescribe aerobic exercise (38-50%) and resistance training (49-70%). Workshops were the most preferred (44%) professional development option. Most respondents believed appointment scheduling and access to equipment and professional development (62-79%) affected their ability to prescribe effective exercise.CONCLUSION:
Many physiotherapists lack knowledge and training to provide physical activity advice, and to prescribe aerobic exercise and resistance training to people with musculoskeletal pain.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Competência Profissional
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Terapia por Exercício
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Dor Musculoesquelética
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Fisioterapeutas
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Phys Ther Sport
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article