The Role of Physiotherapy in Enhancing Quality of Life for Women with Hypothyroidism
Keywords:
Awareness, Hypothyroidism, Physiotherapy, Quality of lifeAbstract
Background: Hypothyroidism is a prevalent condition in women that significantly impacts quality of life through a range of symptoms, including fatigue, joint and muscle pain, weight gain, and a slowed heart rate. While medications for hypothyroidism primarily address hormonal imbalance, physiotherapy plays a critical role in managing associated symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, shortness of breath, weight gain, numbness and tingling in the hands and fingers, and facial puffiness. By targeting these symptoms, physiotherapy effectively alleviates the effects of hypothyroidism and supports a more fulfilling and healthier life.
Objectives: The goal is to assess how familiar women with hypothyroidism are with the role of physiotherapy in their condition.
Materials and Method: This study was observational and involved 200 participants. A survey was designed based on multiple criteria to assess the overall comprehension level. The self-administered questionnaire was distributed via social media platforms to women diagnosed with hypothyroidism who met specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data collection and analysis were conducted using a Google Form and spreadsheet, respectively.
Results: The statistical analysis indicated that women diagnosed with hypothyroidism have a low level of awareness regarding the importance of physiotherapy.
Conclusion: There is an urgent necessity to implement measures aimed at increasing awareness about the role of physiotherapy in managing complications and symptoms among patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
How to cite this article:
Singh M, Verma P. The Role of Physiotherapy
in Enhancing Quality of Life for Women with
Hypothyroidism. Int J Adv Res Gynaecol Obstet
2024;2(1):11-15.
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