Awareness of physiotherapy specialties among bank employees in the Dehiwala- Mount-Lavinia suburb in Colombo District

Abstract

Introduction: The working environment of the bankers may cause physical health issues such as back pain, neck pain, etc. The general public frequently confuses the functions of different healthcare professionals including physiotherapists, which makes it difficult in selecting the best specialist to consult for their health problems. Thus, public awareness on physiotherapy may lead to early diagnosis, better management and prevention of several common health conditions. Accordingly, this study aimed at investigating the awareness of different physiotherapy specialties among bank employees and determining the association between the level of awareness and the socio-economic characteristics of bank employees. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire on 124 bank employees at their workplaces. Data were analysed using standard descriptive statistics. Inferential statistics was used to assess the relationship between education level, gender and age groups and awareness of physiotherapy