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Are Egyptian Physiotherapists Using Standardized Gait Analysis? A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Background: Physiotherapy is crucial for managing gait dysfunctions, but research on Egyptian physiotherapists' knowledge and training in gait assessment is limited. Purpose: The study aims to evaluate the current gait assessment tools and training methods among Egyptian physiotherapists and determine the necessity for a clinically standardized approach. Methods: A survey study in Egypt assessed physiotherapists' gait analysis training, frequency of using standardized tools, and perceived need for gait analysis tools in clinical settings. Results: A survey of 330 physiotherapists revealed that despite 84.8% treating gait disorders, standardized gait assessment tools were not widely used. Only 46.4% had access to a gait laboratory. The survey also highlighted the need for training and national guidance in gait assessment. Conclusion: These results highlight the importance of standardized gait analysis approaches, formal training, and the development of national guidelines to enhance gait assessment practices in Egypt's clinical settings.

DOI

10.21608/bptrs.2024.238780.1017

Keywords

gait dysfunctions, gait analysis, standardized gait analysis

Authors

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Ahmed

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, kSA- Lecturer of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Egypt

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mohamed.moustafa@pt.bsu.edu.eg

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egypt

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First Name

Heba

Last Name

Bahey El- Deen

MiddleName

A.

Affiliation

Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Misr University for Science

Email

hbahey@ju.edu.sa

City

egypt

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First Name

Amel

Last Name

Abdel Karim

MiddleName

E.

Affiliation

Department of Physical Therapy for Gynecology and Pediatric Disorders and their Surgery, College of Physical Therapy, Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt. aml.helmy@must.edu.eg

Email

aml.helmy@must.edu.eg

City

egypt

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First Name

Walaa

Last Name

Morsy

MiddleName

E

Affiliation

Lecturer at Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, KSA- Lecturer at Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.

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morsy@jazanu.edu.sa

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egypt

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First Name

Wafaa

Last Name

Amin

MiddleName

Mahmoud

Affiliation

Lecturer, Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia . Basic Sciences for Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt. wamin@jazanu.edu.sa

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wamin@jazanu.edu.sa

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egypt

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First Name

Ahmed

Last Name

Abdallah

MiddleName

A.E.

Affiliation

Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt

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ahmed.aboulfotouh@pt.bsu.edu.eg

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egypt

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First Name

Sahar .

Last Name

Abdelmutilibe

MiddleName

M

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Lecturer in department of physical therapy for musculoskeletal disorders and it's surgeries, faculty of physical therapy, Beni- Suef University, Egypt

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sahar.body@yahoo.com

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Beni-Suef

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-

First Name

Shimaa

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Aboelazm,

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N.

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basic science department, faculty of physical therapy. Misr University for Science and Technology‎‏

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shaimaa.nabil@must.edu.eg

City

egypt

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-

First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Abouelenein

MiddleName

Hesham

Affiliation

Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt

Email

mohamed.sayed@must.edu.eg

City

egypt

Orcid

-

First Name

ahmed

Last Name

youssef

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Faculty of physical therapy, Beni-Suef university

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dr.ahmedsameer@pt.bsu.edu.eg

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-

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2

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1

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45702

Issue Date

2024-01-01

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2023-09-30

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2024-01-01

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1

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16

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2636-4190

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Bulletin of Physical Therapy Research and Studies

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https://bptrs.journals.ekb.eg/

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Are Egyptian Physiotherapists Using Standardized Gait Analysis? A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

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25 Dec 2024