Neurological conditions and community-based physical activity: physical therapists' belief and actions.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Physical therapists (PTs) are key actors in physical activity (PA) promotion. However, it remains unclear whether PTs in community settings promote community-based PA such as adapted physical activity (APA) and adaptive sports (AS) to their patients with neurological conditions (NCs). The main purposes were to evaluate the beliefs PTs have of APA and AS, and to explore actions they undertake to promote it to their patients with NCs.

Methods

An online survey was created specifically for the study. PT associations and institutions were contacted and licensed PTs working in community-based settings, treating at least one patient with a NC, were invited to participate. Questionnaires were analyzed only if all mandatory questions had been answered.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Declerck L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11448236 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature