Are Egyptian Physiotherapists Using Standardized Gait Analysis? A Cross-Sectional Survey Study | ||||
| Bulletin of Physical Therapy Research and Studies | ||||
| Article 1, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2024, Page 1-16 PDF (407.41 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/bptrs.2024.238780.1017 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Mohamed M. Ahmed1; Heba A. Bahey El- Deen2; Amel E. Abdel Karim3; Walaa E Morsy4; Wafaa Mahmoud Amin5; Ahmed A.E. Abdallah6; Sahar . M Abdelmutilibe7; Shimaa N. Aboelazm,8; Mohamed Hesham Abouelenein9; ahmed youssef  10
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| 1Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, kSA- Lecturer of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Egypt | ||||
| 2Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Misr University for Science | ||||
| 3Department of Physical Therapy for Gynecology and Pediatric Disorders and their Surgery, College of Physical Therapy, Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt. aml.helmy@must.edu.eg | ||||
| 4Lecturer at Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, KSA- Lecturer at Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt. | ||||
| 5Lecturer, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia . Basic Sciences for Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt. wamin@jazanu.edu.sa | ||||
| 6Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt | ||||
| 7Lecturer in department of physical therapy for musculoskeletal disorders and it's surgeries, faculty of physical therapy, Beni- Suef University, Egypt | ||||
| 8basic science department, faculty of physical therapy. Misr University for Science and Technology‎‏ | ||||
| 9Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt | ||||
| 10Faculty of physical therapy, Beni-Suef university | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Physiotherapy is crucial for managing gait dysfunctions, but research on Egyptian physiotherapists' knowledge and training in gait assessment is limited. Purpose: The study aims to evaluate the current gait assessment tools and training methods among Egyptian physiotherapists and determine the necessity for a clinically standardized approach. Methods: A survey study in Egypt assessed physiotherapists' gait analysis training, frequency of using standardized tools, and perceived need for gait analysis tools in clinical settings. Results: A survey of 330 physiotherapists revealed that despite 84.8% treating gait disorders, standardized gait assessment tools were not widely used. Only 46.4% had access to a gait laboratory. The survey also highlighted the need for training and national guidance in gait assessment. Conclusion: These results highlight the importance of standardized gait analysis approaches, formal training, and the development of national guidelines to enhance gait assessment practices in Egypt's clinical settings. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| gait dysfunctions; gait analysis; standardized gait analysis | ||||
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