PHYSIOTHERAPISTS' PERSPECTIVE ON NEUROTHERAPEUTIC APPROACHES SUGGESTED FOR STROKE REHABILITATION

Abstract

This study examines the viewpoints and methodologies employed by physiotherapists in the field of stroke rehabilitation, with a specific emphasis on neurotherapeutic techniques. The demographic composition of the 150 participants is representative of a heterogeneous sample, consisting of 65% male and 35% female therapists, covering a wide variety of age groups, education levels, and experience levels. Examination indicates that 62.66% of individuals acquire neurodevelopmental therapy (NDT) during their college education, and 67.33% of them subsequently utilize it in hospitals. The study reveals a notable disparity in the implementation of acquired methods, particularly in constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) and rehabilitation techniques (RT). Therapists hold diverse perspectives on treatment objectives, with 77% endorsing compensatory methods, while viewpoints differ about the significance of functional tasks in normalizing muscle tension (57%). Most people recognize the significance of promoting movement in the therapy of spasticity (63%), and they emphasize the need for retraining in proper movement (98%). Interestingly, 97% of people agree that proximal stability is very important for distal isolated movements, while 98% agree that assignments that lead to bad behavior should be put off. Nevertheless, a significant 62% remain impartial regarding the provision of functional activity as a work. These results highlight the necessity for additional research into the perspectives of therapists, coordinating the clinical application of educational lessons with clinical practice, and addressing different points of view regarding particular therapeutic tenets in stroke rehabilitation.