Table 3 General Perspectives of Physiotherapists Who Practice Needling
Factors | Agree | Neutral % | Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|
Needling is an effective treatment for musculoskeletal disorders (n = 385) | 93.8% | 3.9% | 2.4% |
Needling is a safe treatment for musculoskeletal disorders (n = 385) | 97.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
Needling belongs in the scope of practice of PTs (n = 385) | 95.1% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
Traditional Chinese medical perspectives about needling are clinically useful (n = 385) | 57.5% | 23.7% | 18.8% |
Needling’s effects can be effectively explained using modern Western medical perspectives (n = 385) | 75.1% | 9.6% | 15.4% |