Table 1 Self-assessment of knowledge of physiotherapeutic techniques by 77 veterinary respondents
From: Perceptions of animal physiotherapy amongst Irish veterinary surgeons
Technique | Know a lot | Know much about | Know some thing about | Have heard of | Never heard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manipulative procedures | |||||
Manipulation | 5 | 17 | 47 | 29 | 2 |
Joint mobilization | 4 | 10 | 43 | 26 | 17 |
Massage | 10 | 16 | 48 | 25 | 1 |
Taping | 0 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 62 |
Soft tissue friction | 1 | 5 | 22 | 25 | 47 |
Electrotherapy modalities | |||||
Ultrasound | 8 | 18 | 45 | 26 | 3 |
Laser | 6 | 14 | 33 | 33 | 14 |
Ultraviolet | 1 | 5 | 19 | 32 | 43 |
Ice therapy | 12 | 13 | 32 | 26 | 17 |
Short wave | 1 | 7 | 18 | 25 | 49 |
Interferential | 1 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 65 |
Infra-red | 3 | 13 | 26 | 31 | 27 |
Transcutaneous | |||||
Nerve stimulation | 2 | 13 | 22 | 38 | 25 |
Muscle stimulation | 2 | 12 | 18 | 43 | 25 |
Mobilisation procedures | |||||
Treadmill | 4 | 18 | 43 | 23 | 12 |
Passive exercises | 3 | 17 | 35 | 28 | 17 |
Active exercises | 4 | 18 | 38 | 26 | 14 |
Hydrotherapy | 10 | 23 | 38 | 20 | 9 |
Acupuncture | 5 | 14 | 47 | 29 | 5 |