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Knowledge of Spine Deformity among the University Trained Physiotherapists in Bitola, Macedonia

Elizabeta Popova Ramova, Biljana Angelovska, Irina Bozinovska and Oliver Gramosli

Purpose: To enhance knowledge about musculoskeletal problems is one of the primary aims in the education of students in the physiotherapy course. The aim of our research was to determine the level of knowledge after education by one current medical problem like a presentation of successful acquired competences.

Material and Method: The level of knowledge of 24 students in the third-year study was measured by using a questionnaire and by completing examination lists. The education consisted of management of spine deformity and examination standards for school screening.

Results: The level of theoretical knowledge was not significant but for practical was increase.

Conclusion: The future educational models have to be focused on education in small groups and mentoring system, and the competences have to be controlled by the Ministry of Education.