Does Physiotherapy Improve Physical Function, Kinesiophobia, and Quality of Life in Individuals with Back, Knee, and Ankle Problems?

Aslinda Fuhad; Zarina  Zahari; Maria  Justine; Didik  Purnomo

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3707

Authors

Aslinda Fuhad Centre of physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, University Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
Zarina Zahari Centre of physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, University Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
Maria Justine Centre of physiotherapy Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, University Teknologi MARA Selangor, Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
Didik Purnomo Department of Physiotherapy Studies, Universitas Widya Husada Semarang, Subali Raya, Krapyak, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3707

Keywords:

Physiotherapy, Physical functions , Kinesiophobia, Quality of Life

Abstract

Backgrounds Physiotherapy greatly manage patients with pain, functional abilities and kinesiophobia. Significant This study investigates the effectiveness of physiotherapy on physical functions, kinesiophobia, and quality of life (QOL) for lower back, knee, and ankle conditions. Methods The search strategy followed PRISMA guidelines (include pubmed and science direct). Limitations Very little evidence on kinesiophobia and QOL for knee and ankle problems. Findings The search retrieved 308 articles but, only four were selected for evaluation. Implications Physiotherapy efficiently manage physical function, kinesiophobia, and QOL, however there is an urgent need for additional research for more convincing outcomes.

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