Physical Therapistsʼ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Physical Activity: A Prerequisite to Their Role in Physical Activity Promotion?

Mouton, Alexandre; Mugnier, Benoît; Demoulin, Christophe; Cloes, Marc

doi:10.1097/00001416-201407000-00013

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“…Despite the good evidence available of the positive effects of physical activity, not all young people are physically active [3]. As evidence mounts worldwide that the promotion of physical activity is essential, there is a need for research concerning physical activity and motivational strategies and how physical activity could be promoted [9]. Health behaviour change involves progress through multiple stages of change according to the transtheoretical model [10] and research shows that there are several motivating factors for physical activity [11].…”

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Physically inactive adolescents’ experiences of engaging in physical activity

Mikaelsson

Rutberg

Lindqvist

et al. 2019

European Journal of Physiotherapy

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Purpose: This study aimed to describe physically inactive adolescents' experiences and reflections about engaging in physical activity. Methods: Nine graduate students from the third year of upper secondary school (six women and three men) participated in this study. Narrative interviews were used for data collection and qualitative content analysis was used to analyse the interviews. Results: The analysis revealed three themes 'Acknowledging resistance and barriers to performing physical activity', 'Knowing that it is good is not enough', and 'Feeling included and accepted is fun and motivating'. These themes show that the adolescent's experienced barriers, acknowledged pros and cons and identified possibilities to be physically active. Conclusions: Identifying experiences that impact on inactive adolescents' attitude and willingness to perform physical activity can be useful to understand the needs of the individual. By relating these experiences to the different stages of the transtheoretical model, this study could provide valuable knowledge for designing future interventions to enhance physical activity in this target group.

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Physically inactive adolescents’ experiences of engaging in physical activity

Mikaelsson

Rutberg

Lindqvist

et al. 2019

European Journal of Physiotherapy

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“…Conversely, in a qualitative study Smith et al, (2013a) report feelings of moving away from a traditional physiotherapy identity and becoming broader and more holistic in their approach. Mouton et al, (2014) reported that 99% of physiotherapists agreed that they should contribute to the promotion of PA with their patients. Similarly, Shirley, van der Ploeg and Bauman, (2010) reported that 96% (n=305) of physiotherapists surveyed agreed with the following statement; "Discussing the benefits of a physically active lifestyle with patients is part of the physical therapist's role".…”

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“…Aweto Smith et al, 2013b;Mouton et al, 2014;Walkeden and Walker, 2015;Lau et al, 2016). Mouton et al, (2014) also highlighted a lack of knowledge of the definition of PA and a lack of awareness of the various dimensions with a predominance of answers relating to sport. Furthermore, a survey of physiotherapy practice tutors in the Republic of Ireland found that 66% were unhappy with their own knowledge and felt that they required further training in the areas of changing PA behaviour, exercise promotion and prescription (O'Donoghue, Doody and Cusack, 2011b).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Few studies related to PA guidelines were identified, and none were UK-based. When surveyed, 53% of Belgian physiotherapists could identify at least three of the four official PA recommendations (Mouton et al, 2014). More recently, Freene et al (2017) report that as few as 10% of Australian physiotherapists could accurately identify all components of the current guidelines.…”

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Promotion of physical activity by health professionals in a sample of six public hospitals: A cross sectional study

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Taylor

West

et al. 2023

Health Prom J of Aust

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Issue AddressedDespite strong evidence of physical and mental health benefits from physical activity, participation is low. Physical activity promotion by health professionals can effectively increase physical activity participation. This study aimed to explore the frequency of physical activity promotion by health professionals in public hospitals with a focus on community‐based structured exercise; and facilitators and barriers to such promotion.MethodsWe surveyed health professionals (n = 100) from physiotherapy, rheumatology and rehabilitation departments at six public hospitals in Sydney, Australia.ResultsMost common respondent characteristics were physiotherapist (84%), female (68%), aged 25–34 years (45%) and treating older adults (45%). Almost all health professionals (94%) considered themselves physical activity role‐models. Half (53%) reported promoting physical activity frequently/often to their clients. Those working with children with a physical disability (23%) were more likely to promote physical activity (Relative Risk 1.69, 95% CI 1.13–2.51, p = .03), than those working with adults or older adults.Half the physiotherapists (52%) reported providing tailored advice about increasing physical activity frequently/often, but only 20% provided advice about structured physical activity. Barriers reported by physiotherapists were lack of time (51%) and client's access to transport (61%).ConclusionOnly half the health professionals surveyed offered tailored physical activity advice to clients, and advice on structured physical activity was less common.So What?Some promotion of physical activity by health professionals is occurring in hospital settings but more work is needed to embed this within clinical care.

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Physical Therapistsʼ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Physical Activity: A Prerequisite to Their Role in Physical Activity Promotion?

Cited by 25 publications

References 31 publications

Physically inactive adolescents’ experiences of engaging in physical activity

Physically inactive adolescents’ experiences of engaging in physical activity

Physical activity and physiotherapy: moving forwards

Promotion of physical activity by health professionals in a sample of six public hospitals: A cross sectional study

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