Attitude Of Physiotherapists Regarding Psychological Rehablitation In Patients With Sports Related Injuries

The aim of this study is to explore the attitude of Physiotherapists (PT) about psychological rehabilitation in sports injured patients. The study design is cross sectional study. The data was collected through a distribution of questionnaire among 123 certified PT. Questionnaire adapted from Physiotherapists and Sports Psychology Questionnaire (PSPQ) used to find the attitude and data analyze by using SPSS for results. The result showed that 83% PT believed that it is important to provide psychological rehabilitation to patient with sports related injuries. 86% think social and emotional support benefit in the recovery of sports injured patient. 66% used techniques to enhance self confidence and self-esteem and 62% taught patients emotion controlling strategies, 69% used relaxation techniques on sports injured patients and 71% PT recommended therapy reduces psychological problems in the patient is suffering from sports related injuries” The result of the this study showed an overall positive attitude.