”First, the Dr. told me I need surgery, but I did not want to do
it. He told me to try physiotherapy” (5)
As for physiotherapy sessions, a predetermined package of 12 sessions
that included hot or cold packs, electrotherapy, and exercise was
prescribed to the eleven participants.
Inappropriate exercise prescription characterized by: late prescription,
late introduction (home exercises only), lack of monitoring to the
performance of exercises, ineffective communication, and limited use of
exercise leaflets (n=2).
The exercises were also prescribed inappropriately demonstrated by the
number of repetitions, type, and frequencies. Strengthening exercises
were rarely prescribed and the exercises were not progressed throughout
the sessions. Most participants were advised to walk.