Recognition and Implementation of the Second Edition Physical Therapy Guidelines for the Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

In the Low Back, Hip, Knee, Ankle and Toes

Abstract

Objective: This survey aims to report on the awareness and clinical application of the second edition of the physical therapy guidelines for functional disorders of the low back, hip, knee, and ankle/toes.

Methods: We conducted a questionnaire survey on respondent demographics as well as recognition and clinical application of the second edition of the physical therapy guidelines for functional disorders related to musculoskeletal physiotherapy. We analyzed the breakdown of the responses obtained for dysfunction related to the low back, hip, knee, and ankle /toes.

Results: Regarding the status of the implementation of physical therapy guidelines, most respondents were implementing these guidelines as explanations to patients or as choices of physical therapy. The results showed that the Clinical Questionnaires (CQs) were generally consistent with the clinical issues, and many respondents answered that patient outcomes had improved.

Conclusion: The second edition of the physical therapy guidelines for functional disorders of the low back, hip, knee, and ankle/toes were effective in terms of the degree of conformity with clinical issues and improvement in outcomes in each CQs.