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Kishor P. Govekar, Mukesh K. Sharma, Deepa Sharma, Anshu Anind, Pratima Mishra,

Int Res Pub Med Sci, 2015;1(3):22-27

ABSTRACT

Background and Objectives: Physiotherapy is the major discipline which serves cerebral palsy children to develop and maintain their sensory motor skills, physical condition and functional status though exercises, training, mechanical aiding and coping techniques. In this study, we at have made an attempt to investigate the level of participation and concerns of therapists involved in cerebral palsy treatment in the mid Malabar region of Kerala. Materials and Methods: The study, the ?rst step in a three stage research plan, was conducted through an online survey among 54 therapists through a structured questionnaire containing 30 close end questions. The research team contacted each of the participants over emails or phones to ensure their sincere participation on time. Results: 38 therapists responded to the survey with duly ?lled forms. The response received after the time bound (n=1) was not considered. The data availed where treated on MS Excel for descriptive statistics. Conclusion: Physiotherapy centers at mid-Malabar serves a very few CP children compared to its mass in this region. However, these children too have limitations in getting intended therapy programs due subjective reasons. This study observes a great need of periodic training programs for therapists of this region on CP support schemes at the Government level along with workshops on evaluation, documentation, group therapy, low cost functional aiding.

Key-words: Cerebral palsy, Survey, Physiotherapy.

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