ArticleFrontiers in public health2024
Enhancing the quality of life for physical therapists: insights from a cross-sectional study.
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- Associations of physical activity, disordered eating, and depressive symptoms with academic performance among Saudi university students.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Physical Activity Levels and Recreational Participation Among Physiotherapists: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- How Do Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers Maintain Their Physical Fitness? A Descriptive Survey Study.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Physical Therapy profession is known for its demanding physical requirements. This increases the risk of attrition and work-related accidents and disorders that affect physical therapists' quality of life and work performance. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of physical activity level and other contributing factors on quality of life of physical therapists. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among practicing physical therapists ( Results: The eligible participants were 258 out of 297. The highest percentage of physical therapists had a moderate physical activity level (45.35%) and the median for overall quality of life score was 63.27(52.73-73.59). There was a significant positive correlation between physical activity and age with overall quality of life score (rs = 0.41, Conclusion: The results obtained revealed that physical therapists mostly have moderate physical activity level and relatively good perceived quality of Life. Furthermore, our study identified significant correlations between physical activity, age, body mass index, and the overall quality of life among practicing physical therapists.
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