A Cross Sectional Survey-Strength Training & Conditioning Attitudes, Behaviour & Knowledge Among Physiotherapy Students & Physiotherapist
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Strength training (ST), Exercise, Physiotherapist(PT)Abstract
Background: A significant growth has been associated with ST & conditioning practices over past few decades among the physiotherapist all across India whether they are confident & education perceived help in adequate implementation within ST practices, yet very little article has been reported about the ST attitudes, behavior & knowledge among physiotherapists of India. The purpose of this study aimed at assessing the ST attitude, behavior & knowledge among physiotherapist
Method: An online survey conducted using Google forms among participants includes practicing physiotherapist & students. Participants were asked to answer 25 questionnaire of attitude, behavior & knowledge via online survey
Results: The study shows, majorly strong agreement of ST practices among the participants in all the questions & less shown disagreement. Similarly, it shows no significant relationship among the professional variables
Conclusion: The study concluded that all the physiotherapy participants have major ST attitude, behavior & knowledge & are confident in their ability & the education perceived prepare them to adequately apply ST in their practices
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