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Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education
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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Survey on awareness of physiotherapy in caretakers of disabled childrens in rural areas
Authors
Dr. Vaishnavi Amruteshwar Swami, Dr. Pallavi Tayade, Dr. Virenda Meshram
Abstract
Background: Physiotherapy is one of the oldest branches of healthcare profession which is concerned with holistically rehabilitating the patient. In recent years, the field has evolved rapidly providing evidences based quality based health services. There is no awareness in rural area about physiotherapy .The purpose of this study was to find level of awareness of physiotherapy among disabled child's caretakers in rural area.
Methodology: Total 88 subjects were taken according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Questionnaire was filled subject were given self designed physiotherapy awareness questionnaire and then according to the grade score was marked, the data was then taken on excel sheet and statistical analysis was done.
Result: There is excellent (79.54 %) awareness about physiotherapy in rural areas .it was obtained by using self designed physiotherapy awareness questionnaire .and (20.45 %) people have no awareness. 
Conclusion: This study concluded that there is excellent awareness about physiotherapy in disabled child's caretakers in rural areas. Irrespective of illiteracy in rural area.

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Pages:22-25
How to cite this article:
Dr. Vaishnavi Amruteshwar Swami, Dr. Pallavi Tayade, Dr. Virenda Meshram "Survey on awareness of physiotherapy in caretakers of disabled childrens in rural areas". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 22-25
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