Table 2 Conditions managed by physiotherapists and etiology
Conditions | Etiology/causes | N (%) | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Cerebral palsy | |||
Birth asphyxia | 46(28.7) | 102(63.7) | |
Neonatal jaundice | 30(18.7) | ||
Neonatal seizures | 17(10.6) | ||
Febrile seizures | 4(2.5) | ||
Meningitis | 3(1.8) | ||
Cerebral malaria | 2(1.3) | ||
Obstetric brachial plexus injury | |||
Shoulder dystocia | 10(6.2) | 13(8.1) | |
Breech | 3(1.8) | ||
Injection palsy | |||
Intramuscular injection on glutes for malaria | 11(6.8) | 11(6.9) | |
Post-immobilization stiffness | |||
Humeral fracture | 1(0.6) | 9(5.6) | |
Radial fracture | 8(5.0) | ||
CTEV | |||
Congenital | 4(2.5) | 4(2.5) | |
CVA | |||
Sickle cell disease | 4(2.5) | 5(3.1) | |
Unknown | 1(1.3) | ||
Paraparesis | |||
GBS | 2(1.3) | 2(1.3) | |
Hip pain | |||
Septic arthritis | 2(1.3) | 3(1.9) | |
Avascular necrosis | 1(0.6) | ||
Genu valgus | |||
Congenital | 2(1.3) | 2(1.3) | |