The evolution of physiotherapy in animal rehabilitation in Durban, Kwazulu Natal
South African Journal of Physiotherapy
| Field | Value | |
| Title | The evolution of physiotherapy in animal rehabilitation in Durban, Kwazulu Natal | |
| Creator | Naidoo, N. Marr, J. Singh, V. Du Toit, B. Narisamulu, N. | |
| Description | Introduction:Animal physiotherapy is a specialized branchof physiotherapy. As this specialization is not introduced at undergraduatelevel, there is a need to ascertain whether qualified physiotherapists had an interest in this field. The need for post-graduate interest in this subjectwould support a post-graduate programme as there is no academic insti -tutional programme in this field in South Africa.Aim of study:To gain information on the awareness of and interest in animalphysiotherapy from veterinary surgeons and qualified physiotherapists.Methodology: Two questionnaires were constructed, one for veterinarysurgeons and one for physiotherapists. Sixty physiotherapists and 30 veteri-nary surgeons in private practice in Durban, KwaZulu Natal participated in the study. A return of 73% of the question-naires for veterinary surgeons and 65% for physiotherapists was obtained. Data analysis: Data for Physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons were grouped together for responses to the questionnaire and compared. Results: All physiotherapists and veterinary surgeons involved in the study are aware of animal physiotherapy. 81.5% of the veterinary surgeons administer physiotherapy treatment as part of their overall rehabilitation programmeand 7.41% refer their clients to physiotherapists. All the veterinary surgeons stated that physiotherapy is necessary inthe overall animal rehabilitation. 12.5% of physiotherapists treated animals and all felt under-qualified to treat animals.Conclusion: The study reveals a need for post-graduate specialization in animal physiotherapy and this would promote public awareness of its existence and benefit to animals. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2008-02-19 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/sajp.v64i2.103 | |
| Source | South African Journal of Physiotherapy; Vol 64, No 2 (2008); 12-17 2410-8219 0379-6175 | |
| Language | eng | |
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