Awareness of Physical Therapy and Quality of Life Among People: A Case Study of District Layyah

Abstract

 Physical therapy (PT) is a crucial factor in improving functional independence, disability reduction and overall quality of life (QoL), awareness is still low in many low-resource settings including rural districts of Pakistan. The awareness about physical therapy and its relation with QOL among the residents of District Layyah, Punjab is discussed in this research paper. The study combines a systematic literature review with quantitative data from 200 participants through a structured questionnaire (modified awareness scale and WHOQOL-BREF) and qualitative data from 15 semi-structured interviews. The SPSS quantitative analysis (independent samples t-tests and multiple linear regression) has shown a strong positive correlation between PT awareness and QOL scores. Key influences are local factors (including education, urban/rural divide and healthcare access). The results highlight the need for systemic deficiencies in the delivery of public education and services, along with evidence-based solutions such as raising community awareness, embedding PT within primary healthcare, and implementing targeted interventions in rural areas. This comprehensive analysis provides a greater understanding of the socioeconomic, cultural, and infrastructural influences and suggests immediate policy changes to integrate PT into the public health system in order to achieve improved QoL in Districts, such as Layyah.

Keywords: Awareness, Physical Therapy, Quality of Life, Case Study, District Layyah, Awareness Scale