Kehkshan Khalid, Naveed Anwar, Mehwish Saghir, Riffat Asghar Gill, Muhammad Izhar Ahmed, Ashfaq Ahmad.
Current physical therapy practices and parental satisfaction for rehabilitation services of cerebral palsy children.
Rawal Med J Jan ;45(3):586-9.

Objective: To find current practice patterns among physical therapists in rehabilitation and to assess parental satisfaction of the physical therapy services for cerebral palsy children. Methodology: This cross sectional survey included 30 rehabilitation physiotherapists and 30 cerebral palsy children parents selected through a sample of convenience. Only clinical physiotherapists were included. Questionnaire was given as handouts. Physical Therapist`s practice patterns and parental satisfaction of physical therapy services was assessed. Data analysis was done by using SPSS 21.0. Results: There were 16.7% physiotherapists who performed Bobath, 46.7% of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation while 36.7% of conventional therapy 36.7% physiotherapists of electrical muscle stimulation, 3.3% of shortwave diathermy, 40% of parallel bar and 20% of gym ball. The two top most musculoskeletal elements were 20.5% for ROM, 35.9% strength training and 43.6% for posture. Two top most neuromuscular elements were 26.8% for balance, 35.9% of motor learning, 19.5% for motor function and 22% for motor patterns. We found 26.7% parents were dissatisfied, 46.7% neutral and 26.7% satisfied. Conclusion: Current practices for neuromuscular conditions mostly include Bobath`s approach, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and motor control strategies. While musculoskeletal conditions were mostly dealt with ROM exercises, strength training and postural alignment. However, the parents/patients were only moderately satisfied with the rehabilitation services.

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