Abstract
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.
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. (Rawal Med J 202;45:586-589).
Methodology: This cross sectional survey
included 30 rehabilitation physiotherapists and 30
cerebral palsy children parents selected through a
s a m p l e o f c o n v e n i e n c e . On l y c l i n i c a l
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.
