C W MacDonald1, E Lonnemann2, S M Petersen3, Darren A Rivett4, P G Osmotherly5, J M Brismée6. 1. School of Physical Therapy, Regis University , Denver, CO, USA. 2. College of Health Sciences, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences , St Augustine, Florida, USA. 3. Department of Physical Therapy, Des Moines University , Des Moines, IO, USA. 4. School of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy), The University of Newcastle , Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia. 5. School of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy, The University of Newcastle , Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia. 6. Center for Rehabilitation Research, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center , Lubbock, TX, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has altered clinical practice and education in manual therapy globally. Social distancing has limited in-person care and changed health-care provision. Education in manual therapy has moved to online platforms with in-person instruction restricted. The global impact on the clinical practice of manual therapy and education has to date not been explored. METHODS: a questionnaire survey methodology was used. A sample of convenience of global leaders in manual therapy practice and education received an electronic link to two surveys: one on clinical practice and one on education. Contributors could complete one or both surveys. RESULTS: Twenty-five surveys were received on clinical practice and 23 on education in manual therapy, representing the six major continents. Global themes in clinical practice demonstrated a sudden and dramatic shift away from patient contact, with limited modifications to manual therapy in patient care currently adopted. Themes in education were of a major shift to online learning, development of new modes of student instruction including video-based assessment and virtual case-based instruction. CONCLUSION: The international perspectives provided demonstrate a major change in manual therapy practice and education globally. Various approaches have been taken in practice and education without a uniform approach being demonstrated.
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic has altered clinical practice and education in manual therapy globally. Social distancing has limited in-person care and changed health-care provision. Education in manual therapy has moved to online platforms with in-person instruction restricted. The global impact on the clinical practice of manual therapy and education has to date not been explored. METHODS: a questionnaire survey methodology was used. A sample of convenience of global leaders in manual therapy practice and education received an electronic link to two surveys: one on clinical practice and one on education. Contributors could complete one or both surveys. RESULTS: Twenty-five surveys were received on clinical practice and 23 on education in manual therapy, representing the six major continents. Global themes in clinical practice demonstrated a sudden and dramatic shift away from patient contact, with limited modifications to manual therapy in patient care currently adopted. Themes in education were of a major shift to online learning, development of new modes of student instruction including video-based assessment and virtual case-based instruction. CONCLUSION: The international perspectives provided demonstrate a major change in manual therapy practice and education globally. Various approaches have been taken in practice and education without a uniform approach being demonstrated.
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