Abstract

Objective: To find the perspective of 11th and 12th grade intermediate college students about physical therapy as a profession
Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in the intermediate colleges of Lahore. We included 500 students; 267 science group and 234 non-science group. Data were collected using a self-administrated questionnaire, which was validated from eight experts. It contained 13 items.
Results: The results showed that 48% information related to physiotherapy was obtained from social media. Seventy percent students did not know if physiotherapy was a qualified profession. Only 23% and 14% students knew that physical therapy was useful in cardiopulmonary and pediatric conditions.
Conclusion: Intermediate college students had lack of awareness regarding physiotherapy as a profession. Social media was a powerful source of awareness for them.

Key words: Physiotherapy, perception, profession.