Abstract
There is disparate evidence within the current literature concerning the nature and level of involvement that physiotherapists have with patients suffering from anorexia nervosa. The study outlined in this article investigated such issues. Physiotherapists actively working with anorexic patients were targeted using a postal questionnaire. Results indicated that there is an active involvement of physiotherapists within the multidisciplinary team in the management of anorexia, and that the application of physical treatments were appropriate in a condition that is largely regarded as a psychiatric/psychological problem. In particular, physiotherapy was perceived as a useful application in the management of distorted body image, in programmes to control excessive exercise and in anxiety reduction.
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