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Babywearing - risks and benefits from a physiotherapautic point of view
ČÁPOVÁ, Kateřina
This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of babywearing in a wrap from the physiotherapeutic point of view. The aim of the work was to find out what the risks and benefits of this phenomenon are. Another aim was to explore the views of the professionals and general public on babywearing. In the theoretical part, the general and psychological aspects of babywearing, its history, the types of wraps and tying techniques are presented. The next chapter expands on the issue from the physiotherapy perspective, especially with respect to the child's musculoskeletal system. The section also includes a chapter on a similarity between babywearing and some aspects of selected methods used in the practice of a physiotherapist. The possible risks and benefits concerning this method of baby transport are summarized in the conclusion of the theoretical part. The practical part consists of quantitative research carried out using non-standardized questionnaires. It reflects the opinions of the professionals and lay public on this issue. The first respondent group consisted of 62 physiotherapists - while in the second one, the opinions of lay public were represented by a total of 75 parents. As the results of the research show a considerable discrepancy in opinions of the two respondent groups, I believe there is a need for physiotherapists to deal more with the matter of babywearing. Thus, the work could contribute to a mutual understanding between the therapist and the parent. This thesis can be used to extend the horizons of both the professional staff (paediatricians, orthopaedists, rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, midwives, etc.) and the general public, particularly parents.
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