Parents' opinion on pediatric physiotherapy and the physical therapy

Abstract

Introduction: Pediatric physiotherapy deals with the evaluation and rehabilitation of disorders that occur in infants to adolescents. It helps children with motor disabilities to improve their gross mobility and functionality in order to maximize their independence, autonomy and security, as well as to properly prepare their child so that they can successfully participate in their social environment and activities of daily living. Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to record the opinion of parents about pediatric physiotherapy and the physiotherapist. Method: The study involved 37 parents of children with motor disabilities. The research was conducted at the Neuro Physio Kids Physical Therapy Center Konstantinou Karamanlis 60 Thessaloniki. Results: 78% of the sample of parents / guardians who participated in the survey responded that they liked the physiotherapy process, and 79% believed that physiotherapy helps improve their child’s functionality. Conclusion: In our sample , parents / guardians of children with motor disorders who follow a physiotherapeutic intervention program, many researchers like the process of physiotherapy and are actively involved in its implementation as they are encouraged by the physiotherapist. The question of whether physiotherapy helps to improve a child’s functionality and to facilitate their day-to-day life is an only negative answer, possibly due to the seriousness of the problem. The rest at a very high rate give positive answers and are aware of the positive effect of physiotherapy. Further research on a larger number of parents / guardians of children with motor disorders is recommended.