Katie Richards

LE3 .A278 2023

2023

Shields, Chris

Acadia University

Bachelor of Kinesiology

Honours

Kinesiology

Kinesiology

Existing literature has identified low back pain as a significant societal problem affecting many adults in their lifetime. Back pain tends to be treated in physiotherapy settings with therapeutic exercise; however, adherence to these exercises is typically low. Self-determination theory (SDT) provides a theoretical framework that has been used in a variety of exercise contexts and may help to inform strategies physiotherapists can use to help improve patient adherence. Surprisingly, few studies have examined strategies physiotherapists can use to address these psychosocial needs three psychosocial needs outlined by SDT, autonomy, competence, and social relatedness. The few studies that do provide insight suggest strategies stemming from the satisfaction of these needs could help improve adherence. Further, much of the work in this area is from the perspective of the client, while there is a lack of research on the provider perspective on adherence. As physiotherapists are the professionals delivering the rehabilitation interventions to clients, understanding their perspectives and practices could provide valuable insight into what is affecting adherence.

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