Enhancing Motor learning self-efficacy in physiotherapy candidates: Impact of a structured course and comparison with practicing Clinicians.

Motor learning (ML) is an essential aspect of physiotherapy, particularly in the context of neurorehabilitation. It is defined as the process of acquiring and refining motor skills through practice and experience, resulting in relatively permanent behavioral changes.

Despite its recognized value, a persistent gap between science and practice exists in the field of ML. Research has shown that while physiotherapists acknowledge the importance of ML, many report limited confidence and lack of systematic training to implement ML strategies effectively. The studt is being conducted by developing the structured course for the final year students and see its impact on the self efficacy scale. The objectives are as follows.

To evaluate the impact of an active ML-based educational intervention on final-year physiotherapy students’ self-efficacy and application of ML principles, specifically in neurorehabilitation treatment planning. The objectives

1. To assess baseline self-efficacy and knowledge of motor learning among final-year students, interns, and physiotherapy professionals.

2. To implement a structured intervention, educating students on motor learning using real neurorehabilitation cases.

3. To evaluate changes in ML self-efficacy pre- and post-intervention.

4. To compare the intervention group with the control groups (interns and professionals) on the self-efficacy questionnaire.

The structured ML intervention will signiicantly help improve the students knowledge and patient outcome