Table 2.
Characteristics of patients.
| Characteristics | Patients (n = 401) |
|---|---|
| Sex, n (%) | |
| male | 95 (24) |
| female | 305 (76) |
| undisclosed | 1 (0) |
| State, n (%) | |
| Victoria | 188 (47) |
| New South Wales | 46 (11) |
| Queensland | 55 (14) |
| South Australia | 47 (12) |
| Tasmania | 29 (7) |
| Northern Territory | 0 (0) |
| Australian Capital Territory | 22 (5) |
| Western Australia | 14 (3) |
| Geographical location, n (%) | |
| major city | 307 (77) |
| regional | 91 (23) |
| remote | 3 (1) |
| Age (yr), n (%) | |
| 18 to 39 | 85 (21) |
| 40 to 49 | 60 (15) |
| 50 to 59 | 88 (22) |
| 60 to 69 | 87 (22) |
| 70 to 79 | 40 (10) |
| ≥ 80 | 8 (2) |
| Confidence using technology, n (%) | |
| not at all confident | 1 (0) |
| somewhat confident | 26 (6) |
| moderately confident | 158 (39) |
| extremely confident | 216 (54) |
| Predominant body part being treated, n (%) | |
| head or neck | 24 (6) |
| back/chest/abdomen | 47 (12) |
| hip/pelvis | 93 (23) |
| lower limb | 93 (23) |
| upper limb | 69 (17) |
| whole body | 66 (16) |
| other | 9 (2) |
| Main reasons for seeking treatment, n (%)a | |
| pain | 235 (59) |
| impaired function | 177 (44) |
| stiffness | 135 (34) |
| weakness | 100 (25) |
| difficulty walking | 73 (18) |
| rehabilitation following trauma/injury | 72 (18) |
| rehabilitation following surgery | 70 (17) |
| balance/falls problems | 43 (11) |
| bladder/bowel control or prolapse | 37 (9) |
| fatigue | 32 (8) |
| rehabilitation for a neurological condition | 28 (7) |
| deconditioning | 23 (6) |
| reduced cardiovascular fitness | 15 (4) |
| breathlessness | 10 (2) |
| frailty | 3 (1) |
| other | 52 (13) |
| Duration of problem, n (%) | |
| < 6 weeks | 38 (9) |
| 6 to 12 weeks | 52 (13) |
| 3 to 12 months | 97 (24) |
| > 12 months | 214 (53) |
a
Percentages total > 100 as respondents could chose more than one answer.