Prevalence Of Foot Health Kinesiophobia Among Clinical Physiotherapist Of Delhi-Ncr

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Published: May 16, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/jaz.v44i5.4742
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Foot health, kinesiophobia, physiotherapists, prevalence, Delhi-NCR

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Nilanzana
Deepak Raghav
Tanvi Agarwal
Tanvi Agarwal

Abstract

Aim: Foot health kinesiophobia (FHK) is the fear of movement related to foot health conditions. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of FHK among clinical physiotherapists in Delhi-NCR.


Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among clinical physiotherapists practicing in Delhi-NCR. The Fear of Movement Scale for Foot Health (FMS-FH) was utilized to assess FHK prevalence. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis.


Results: Out of the 150 physiotherapists surveyed, 100 responded (response rate: 60%). The prevalence of FHK among clinical physiotherapists in Delhi-NCR was found to be 45%, indicating a significant concern among practitioners regarding movement related to foot health conditions. Factors such as experience, specialization, and exposure to foot health cases influenced FHK prevalence.


Conclusion: This study highlights the considerable prevalence of FHK among clinical physiotherapists in Delhi-NCR. Addressing FHK among practitioners is crucial to providing effective foot health rehabilitation services.

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Nilanzana, Deepak Raghav, Tanvi Agarwal, & Tanvi Agarwal. (2024). Prevalence Of Foot Health Kinesiophobia Among Clinical Physiotherapist Of Delhi-Ncr. Journal of Advanced Zoology, 44(5), 1606–1611. https://doi.org/10.53555/jaz.v44i5.4742
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Author Biographies

Nilanzana

professor, Department Of Physiotherapy, Santosh Deemed To Be University

Deepak Raghav

Professor/Principal Department Of Physiotherapy, Santosh Deemed To Be University

 

Tanvi Agarwal

professor, Department Of Physiotherapy, Santosh Deemed To Be University

Tanvi Agarwal

professor, Department Of Physiotherapy, Santosh Deemed To Be University

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