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Stand by...you're on! Physiotherapy on community television
Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada
|October 9, 1979
Summary
A community television series, "Physiotherapy and Your Health," concluded a 12-month trial. This initiative explored physiotherapy education through accessible media, detailing its production and potential for broader application.
Area of Science:
- Health Education
- Media Studies
- Physiotherapy
Background:
- Community television offers a unique platform for health promotion.
- Accessible health information is crucial for public well-being.
- Physiotherapy education can benefit from diverse delivery methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and philosophy of a community television series on physiotherapy.
- To present the production mechanics and limitations of the series.
- To explore the potential scope for similar physiotherapy television programs.
Main Methods:
- A 12-month trial of the television series "Physiotherapy and Your Health" was conducted.
- The series evolution, philosophy, and production were documented.
- Discussions on limitations and future scope were included.
Main Results:
- The 12-month trial of the television series was successfully completed.
- The series provided insights into physiotherapy through a community television format.
- Production aspects and potential applications were detailed.
Conclusions:
- Community television is a viable medium for disseminating physiotherapy information.
- The series demonstrated a model for health education programming.
- Further exploration of media in physiotherapy outreach is warranted.