Role of Physiotherapists in Osteoarthritis Identification at Habib Physiotherapy Complex
Physiotherapists at Habib Physiotherapy Complex play a crucial role in identifying osteoarthritis cases. This article discusses the background of physiotherapy, the objectives and methodology of the study conducted in 2012, and the inclusion criteria. By focusing on the occurrence of osteoarthritis, the study aims to contribute to the understanding and treatment of this condition.
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By Mahboob ur Rahman BSPT, PPDPT, PGDPA, E-MBA( Health Mgt) Chairman Board of Directors Pakistan Physical Therapy Association (PPTA)
Professional Profile Ex Chief Physiotherapist Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar Pakistan. Ex Provincial Coordinator for Rehabilitation of Physical Disabled, Health Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. Founder Physio Care Free Polio Clinic/ Physio Care The Disabled Welfare Association (NGO) Founder & Chairman Habib Physiotherapy Complex, a comprehensive rehabilitation center. Founder & chairman Mahboob School of Physiotherapy, Khyber Medical University Peshawar Founder Mahboob Medical Institute (MMI) & School of Orthotics & Prosthetics. 3
BACKGROUND Physiotherapists settled a strong reputation in rehabilitation therapy after the Great War in the early part of the 20th century. Physiotherapy plays vital role in helping people to achieve best physical function and healthy lifestyles. Physiotherapist treat people of all age undergo from back pain, cystic fibrosis, stroke, cerebral palsy, knee pain, shoulder problems and many more. Physiotherapist are educated to evaluate, treat and prevent the physical limitations and dysfunction through exercises, mobilization and therapeutic techniques. 4
Physiotherapist is involved to take care of their patients to live independent life As Habib Physiotherapy Complex was the first ever rehabilitation complex in the locality, therefore the need for study was felt. 5
OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY To identify the occurrence Of Osteoarthritis among the cases presented at Habib Physiotherapy complex Peshawar during 2012. 6
MATERIALS & METHODS: STUDY DESIGN: Cross sectional study SOURCE OF DATA: The data were retrieved from record register of HPC (Indoor and Outdoor patients) recording their presenting complains and known diagnoses SAMPLING TECHNIQUE: Non -probabilistic convenient sampling. 7
Inclusion Criteria: In and outdoor Patients of Habib Physiotherapy Complex in 2012 Both Genders Data Analysis: Data was analyzed using SPSS version 15 and presented in term of frequency and percentages. 8
RESULTS The total patients, 4455 were having different physical conditions used for analysis. The major portion of patients was from the age group 41 50 years comprising of 44 percent of total patients came to Habib Physiotherapy Complex in 2012. 9
The patients came to Habib Physiotherapy Complex on 2012 were analyzed using descriptive statistics for gender. The female gender came more to the physiotherapy setup as compared to male as shown in the following table 1. Table : Gender distribution of patients at HPC Gender Frequency Male 2144 Female 2311 Total 4455 10
The distribution of patients came to HPC in 2012 revealed that: Low back Pain (28.7 %) Knee Osteoarthritis (20 %), Cerebrovascular Accident or Stroke (18.5 %), Cervical or Neck pain (16.5 %), Shoulder pain (including Frozen Shoulder) (7.6 %), Pelvic Inflammation (3.1 %), Cerebral Palsy (3 %), Polio affected (0.8 %), Paraplegia (0.7 %)and others (1.1 %) detailed in the figure. Figure: Clinical Conditions LBP Knee OA CVA Cervical Pain Shoulder Pain Pelvic Inflamation Cerebral Palsy Polio Myelitis 11
DISCUSSION In this study the most frequent clinical condition was LBP which is similar to the study findings by Choobineh on 12 months prevalence of musculoskeletal condition. This study finding is also supported by Sheikhzadeh s study on Work related musculoskeletal . Walker et al conducted a study in 2000 showed that low back pain is the commonest musculoskeletal pain. 12
In this study the second most frequent clinical condition was Knee OA which is higher than the finding by the Dutch institute of public health i.e. knee osteoarthritis prevalence in the people at the age of 55 and above was 46.1 %. It rises to 43.7%in the people over the age of eighty years . The third frequent clinical condition was CVA which hospitalized in Habib Physiotherapy complex is the finding less than the study in United States by Hall MJ & Co. 13
CONCLUSION: The Study reveals the occurrence of Osteoarthritis (Low Back, Cervical Pain, and Knee Joints Pain) were the most common condition which deteriorated the performance of common individuals in our society. 14
REFERENCES References are available in the main article (Vancour Style). 15
