Table 2 Number and proportion of people who received footwear advice from health professionals and non health professionals (n = 204)
From: A survey of footwear advice, beliefs and wear habits in people with knee osteoarthritis
| Â | n (%) |
|---|---|
Received advice from a health professional, yes | 69 (33.8%) |
Health professional(s) who provided advice* | Â |
Podiatrist | 47 (68.1%) |
Physiotherapist | 20 (29.0%) |
General practitioner | 20 (29.0%) |
Rheumatologist | 5 (7.3%) |
Surgeon | 13 (18.8%) |
Sports physician | 5 (7.3%) |
Dietician | 0 (0.0%) |
Psychologist | 0 (0.0%) |
Chiropractor | 9 (13.0%) |
Occupational therapist | 2 (2.9%) |
Exercise physiologist/exercise instructor/personal trainer | 7 (10.1%) |
Osteopath | 2 (2.9%) |
Other | 3 (4.4%) |
Received advice from a Non health professional, yes | 45 (22.1%) |
Non health professional(s) who provided advice* | Â |
Friend | 22 (48.9%) |
Family member | 19 (42.2%) |
Internet | 8 (17.8%) |
Footwear retailer | 18 (40.0%) |
Media | 2 (4.4%) |
Colleague | 4 (8.9%) |
Other | 6 (13.3%) |