None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The study aims to investigate the utilisation and perceptions of acupuncture and foot mobilisation by australian podiatrists. It is of our interested to find out how popular these relatively new techniques are among podiatists in Australia and whether these therapies are contributing to better patient care.
Interventions
The use of acupuncture and mobilisation by podiatrists and the perceptions thereof are being observed. Acupuncture and mobilisation are both complementary therapies becoming more popular with podiatrists. A wide range of foot and ankle conditions can be treated with mobilisation and acupuncture, from arthritic pain to optimising muscle power. Mobilisation is primarily done to improve range of motion of joints and acupuncture is done to lessen pain. We are assessing the perceptions and use of the
The use of acupuncture and mobilisation by podiatrists and the perceptions thereof are being observed. Acupuncture and mobilisation are both complementary therapies becoming more popular with podiatrists. A wide range of foot and ankle conditions can be treated with mobilisation and acupuncture, from arthritic pain to optimising muscle power. Mobilisation is primarily done to improve range of motion of joints and acupuncture is done to lessen pain. We are assessing the perceptions and use of these therapies via an online survey accessed via an HTML link sent to podiatrists via email on the UWA contact list and advertisement on podiatry associations of all Australian states. Duration of observation: retrospective study based on experience of practicing podiatrists.
Sponsors
University of Western Australia
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Practicing podiatrists in Australia
Exclusion criteria
Not currently a practicing podiatrist in Australia
Outcome results
None listed