CURRENT KNOWLEDGE OF SCOLIOSIS IN PHYSIOTHERAPISTS AND PHYSIOTHERAPY STUDENTS TRAINED IN TURKEY

AKGÜL H., Kılıç B. B., SELÇUK H., METE E., Sarı D. M., Drake S., ...More

Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, vol.33, pp.123-129, 2022 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33
  • Publication Date: 2022
  • Doi Number: 10.21653/tjpr.945575
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.123-129
  • Keywords: Education, Knowledge, Physical Therapist, Scoliosis, Turkey, University, ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS, RECOMMENDATIONS, EXERCISES, EFFICACY
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Present evidence suggests that early detection and correct management is an essential part of scoliosis treatment. Therefore, the physiotherapists and physiotherapy students must have adequate knowledge of scoliosis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the current knowledge of physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in Turkey on scoliosis.