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The visually handicapped physiotherapist: the British experience.

D P Teager1

  • 1North London School of Physiotherapy for the Visually Handicapped, Great Britain.

International Disability Studies
|January 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

This article details the history of physiotherapy education for visually impaired individuals in the UK. It highlights the establishment and structure of the North London School of Physiotherapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • Historical overview of physiotherapy education and practice for visually handicapped individuals in the United Kingdom.
  • The increasing need for specialized training programs to support visually impaired practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the evolution of physiotherapy training for visually handicapped individuals.
  • To provide a comprehensive outline of the North London School of Physiotherapy's establishment and operational framework.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of educational and professional practices.
  • Descriptive analysis of the North London School of Physiotherapy's organizational structure, facilities, and curriculum.

Main Results:

  • Chronicles the progression of physiotherapy education for the visually handicapped in the UK.
  • Details the founding and operational aspects of the North London School of Physiotherapy, including its admissions and curriculum.

Conclusions:

  • The establishment of the North London School of Physiotherapy represents a significant milestone in inclusive physiotherapy education.
  • The outlined organizational and educational framework provides a model for specialized training programs.

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