Tyson, S, Connell, L, Busse, ME and Lennon, S 2009, 'What is Bobath? A survey of UK stroke physiotherapists’ perceptions of the content of the Bobath concept to treat postural control and mobility problems after stroke' , Disability and Rehabilitation, 31 (6) , pp. 448-457.

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Abstract

Objective. The aim of this study was to identify which interventions used to treat postural control and mobility are considered part of the Bobath concept (BC). Design. Hospital-based UK stroke physiotherapists identified interventions which they perceived to be part of the BC from a pre-published list of interventions used to treat postural control and mobility problems. Interventions that 475% of participants felt were part of the BC were classified as ‘definitely Bobath’. Interventions that 525% felt were part of the BC were classified as ‘definitely not Bobath’. Other interventions were classified as ‘unsure’; those indentified by 50–74% of participants as part of the BC were classified as ‘probably Bobath’ and those indentified 26–49% were classified as ‘probably not Bobath’. Results. Seventy-four physiotherapists from 33 hospitals participated. Facilitation, mobilizations and practicing components of activities were most strongly associated with the BC. Exercise and the use of equipment were identified as ‘not’ or ‘probably not Bobath’. There was uncertainty about practicing activities, teaching patients and carers and arranging independent practice. Conclusions. UK stroke physiotherapists perceive that the BC involves interventions that focus on facilitating movement, mobilization, practicing components of activities and some whole activities. Their views about what is not part of the BC and the areas where they are uncertain contrast with British and international teachers of the BC. Consequently, it was not possible to define a ‘typical package’ of treatment for postural control and mobility that represents the BC. Future research into the BC should focus on the effectiveness of specific, well-defined interventions.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bobath Concept, physiotherapy, stroke, postural control, balance
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > R Medicine > R Medicine (General) Subjects / Themes > R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry Health and Wellbeing
Schools:	Schools > School of Health Sciences > Centre for Health Sciences Research Schools > School of Health Sciences
Journal or Publication Title:	Disability and Rehabilitation
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Refereed:	Yes
ISSN:	0963-8288
Depositing User:	Users 29196 not found.
Date Deposited:	23 Mar 2010 14:20
Last Modified:	30 Nov 2015 23:47
URI:	http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/4892

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