Physiotherapists' role in physical activity promotion: Qualitative reflections of patients and providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physiotherapists are often important figures in the lives of people with physical disabilities and chronic conditions, yet gaps in understanding remain regarding how therapists promote physical activity and leverage existing community-based recreation programs.

Purpose

We used qualitative methods to explore experiences of physiotherapists as well as individuals with disabilities and chronic conditions receiving physiotherapy, with a focus on strategies to promote physical activity and the extent that therapists leverage community-based resources and programs.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were completed with nine physiotherapists (six American and three Canadian) and eight individuals with a physical disability (all Americans).

Results

Participa

SUBMITTER: Corey JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12459074 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature