Arvinen-Barrow, M., Hemmings, B., Weigand, D., Becker, C. and Booth, L. (2007) Views of Chartered physiotherapists on the psychological content of their practice: a national follow-up survey in the UK. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 16(2), pp. 111-121. 1056-6716.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | Objective: To assess, on a national level, the views of chartered physiotherapists with regard to the psychological content of physiotherapy practice. Design: A postal survey to a national list of sport injury and physiotherapy clinics was employed. Participants: A total of 361 responses were included in the descriptive statistical and qualitative analyses. Measurements: The Physiotherapist and Sport Psychology Questionnaire (PSPQ). Results: On average, physiotherapists felt that athletes were psychologically affected 83% of the time when injured. Key psychological characteristics were also identified in athletes who cope/do not cope successfully with their injuries. Physiotherapists reported using psychological techniques in their work and expressed the need for further training in the field. Only 24.1% of the physiotherapists stated having accesses to accredited sport psychologists. Conclusions: Results suggest that UK physiotherapists possess practical experiences and good awareness for psychological aspects of injuries and acknowledge the importance of treating a range of psychological conditions. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Sport psychology, physiotherapist, PSPQ |
| Subjects: |
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation. Leisure > GV706 Sports psychology R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC1200 Sports Medicine R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM695 Physical medicine. Physical therapy |
| Creators: | Arvinen-Barrow, Monna, Hemmings, Brian, Weigand, D, Becker, C and Booth, L |
| Funders or Sponsors: | University of Northampton Student Bursary |
| Projects: | Psychological Rehabilitation from Sports Injury: Issues in Training and Development of Chartered Physiotherapists |
| Publisher: | Human Kinetics |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Health & Society > Sports, Exercise & Life Sciences Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Sports, Exercise & Life Sciences |
| Date: | 1 May 2007 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 111-121 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Sport Rehabilitation |
| Volume: | 16 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Language: | English |
| ISSN: | 1056-6716 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/439 |
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