A survey of Israeli physical therapists regarding reactive balance training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

'Reactive balance training' (RBT) was developed to improve balance reactions to unexpected losses of balance. Although this training method is effective, its practical usage in the field of physical-therapy in Israel and world-wide is still unclear.

Aims

This study aimed to evaluate the extent of RBT use in physical-therapy clinics in Israel, to identify the significant barriers to/facilitators for implementing RBT in clinical practice among physical therapists, and to determine which aspects of RBT most interest physical therapists in Israel.

Methods

Physical therapists in Israel completed a survey using a questionnaire regarding their knowledge and use of RBT in their clinical practices. We compared the specific use of RBT among users; non-users; and open

SUBMITTER: Margalit N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10571354 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature