Assessing Idiopathic Scoliosis Knowledge Levels Among Malaysian Physiotherapists and Associating Their Clinical Experience

Mohd Din Aisha; Kamalia Sari Hairol Azman; Amir Muhriz Abdul Latiff; Hairil Rashmizal Abdul Razak

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8i26.5163

Authors

Mohd Din Aisha Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Cawangan Selangor Campus Puncak Alam, Bandar Puncak Alam, 42300 Puncak Alam.
Kamalia Sari Hairol Azman Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Cawangan Selangor Campus Puncak Alam, Malaysia.
Amir Muhriz Abdul Latiff Department Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, UiTM Cawangan Selangor Campus Sungai Buloh, Malaysia.
Hairil Rashmizal Abdul Razak Medical Imaging Programme, Department of Health and Care Professions, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Exeter, United Kingdom.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8i26.5163

Keywords:

Idiopathic Scoliosis, Physiotherapists, Bracing, Treatment

Abstract

Physiotherapists play a significant role in the conservative management of idiopathic scoliosis (IS) patients. This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge on IS among practising physiotherapists and the association between years of clinical experience and the level of knowledge. A total of 63 physiotherapists responded to the International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SORSOT) questionnaire. The findings demonstrated that the level of knowledge among the physiotherapists was poor, particularly regarding the prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment of IS. There was a significant association between years of clinical experience and the level of knowledge.

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