Résumé
Objectif. – L’objectif de cet article était d’explorer les représentations associées à la physiothérapie et aux physiothérapeutes par des patients lombalgiques chroniques.
Méthodes. – Une recherche qualitative interdisciplinaire, basée sur des entretiens, a été conduite auprès de 20 personnes qui participaient à un programme de rééducation.
Résultats. – La physiothérapie est perçue comme une profession qui peut soulager la douleur ou fournir des outils de sa gestion grâce à de multiples approches. Considérés comme des thérapeutes du physique, les physiothérapeutes peuvent également s’intéresser aux aspects émotionnels. Les patients reconnaissent l’importance de s’impliquer personnellement dans la gestion de leur problème, sous le regard du physiothérapeute, qui revêt alors des rôles d’enseignant, de conseiller, d’accompagnateur.
Conclusion. – Le rôle du physiothérapeute dans la gestion de la douleur est clairement identifi é : il peut soit soulager la douleur soit ( il peut soit soulager la douleur soit agir comme catalyseur...) agir comme catalyseur en proposant des possibilités d’emprise sur elle.
Niveau de preuve : 5.
Objective. – The aim of this article was to explore the representations associated with physiotherapy and physiotherapists by chronic low back pain patients. Methods. – An interdisciplinary qualitative interview-based research was conducted with 20 participants in a rehabilitation program. Results. – Physiotherapy is seen as a profession that can relieve pain or provide tools for its management through multiple approaches. Physiotherapists are seen as physical therapists but can also address the emotional aspects. Patients recognize the importance of being personally involved in the management of their problem under the watchful eye of the physiotherapist who then takes on the roles of teacher, advisor and coach. Conclusion. – The role of the physiotherapist in pain management is clearly identifi ed: he can either relieve pain or act as a catalyst by offering opportunities to control it. Level of evidence: 5.
Objective. – The aim of this article was to explore the representations associated with physiotherapy and physiotherapists by chronic low back pain patients. Methods. – An interdisciplinary qualitative interview-based research was conducted with 20 participants in a rehabilitation program. Results. – Physiotherapy is seen as a profession that can relieve pain or provide tools for its management through multiple approaches. Physiotherapists are seen as physical therapists but can also address the emotional aspects. Patients recognize the importance of being personally involved in the management of their problem under the watchful eye of the physiotherapist who then takes on the roles of teacher, advisor and coach. Conclusion. – The role of the physiotherapist in pain management is clearly identifi ed: he can either relieve pain or act as a catalyst by offering opportunities to control it. Level of evidence: 5.