The Journal of Korean Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (대한정형도수물리치료학회지)
- Volume 7 Issue 1
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- Pages.51-66
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- 2001
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- 1226-3680(pISSN)
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- 2508-7282(eISSN)
Physical Therapy Session Duration in patients with low Back Pain: Descriptive Research
요통 환자에 대한 물리치료방법의 적용 시간을 중심으로 한 기술적 연구
- Kim, Suhn-Yeop (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Catholic University of Pusan) ;
- Chae, Jung-Byung (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Dong-A University Hospital) ;
- Kwon, Jae-Hoak (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Chungsol Clinic)
- Published : 2001.06.30
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of study was to compare physical therapy duration in relation tohealth care organization system in patients with low back pain. Subjects: Subjects of this study were 759 patients who are receiving physical therapy at 56 health care organization. Methods: Data were collected by questionnaire that had been completed by patients and physical therapist for two months. Physical therapy procedures consisted of modality application, manual therapy, active therapeutic exercise, and patient education. Physical therapy session duration was investigated for each physical therapy procedure. Data were analyzed in relation to the university hospital, hospital, and clinic. Results: The mean age of subjects was