Table 1 (abstract PO. 21) Respondents’ considerations of whether animal physiotherapy could aid treatment from a list of pathologies in a survey of 50 veterinarians in Hong Kong
Problem | Yes Frequency (%) | No Frequency (%) | Unsure Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Joint stiffness/restrictions | 50 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Muscle atrophy | 49 (98%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (2%) |
Musculoskeletal pain | 48 (96%) | 0 (0%) | 2 (4%) |
Spinal Injury | 46 (92%) | 3 (6%) | 1(2%) |
Ligament Injuries | 46 (92%) | 3 (6%) | 1 (2%) |
Muscle tears | 45 (90%) | 1 (2%) | 4 (8%) |
Tendon Injuries | 45 (90%) | 4 (8%) | 1 (2%) |
Degenerative joint disease | 43 (86%) | 7 (14%) | 0 (0%) |
Neuropathic pain | 41 (82%) | 5 (10%) | 4 (8%) |
Neurological issues | 39 (78%) | 5 (10%) | 6 (12%) |
Amputation | 36 (72%) | 8 (16%) | 6 (12%) |
Poor performance | 34 (68%) | 5 (10%) | 11 (22%) |
Fractures | 30 (60%) | 14 (28%) | 6 (12%) |
Oedema | 28 (56%) | 9 (18%) | 13 (26%) |
Obesity | 27 (54%) | 14 (28%) | 9 (18%) |
Haematomas | 19 (38%) | 14 (28%) | 17 (34%) |
Wound healing | 16 (32%) | 14 (28%) | 20 (40%) |
Cardiorespiratory issues | 10 (20%) | 22 (44%) | 18 (36%) |