Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
Manuscript ID	110584
Country	Spain

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviours of physical therapists towards pediatric complex regional pain syndrome
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Ranya Moutafakir, Oriana Denise Strilinsky Pérez, Jesús Zamora Tortosa, Julia Raya-Benítez, Ángela Benítez Feliponi, Marie Carmen Valenza and María Granados-Santiago
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Corresponding Author	Marie Carmen Valenza, Associate Professor, Full Professor, PhD, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Granada, Av. De la Ilustración, 60, Granada 18016, Granada, Spain. cvalenza@ugr.es
Key Words	Pediatric; Children; Pain; Physical therapy; Complex regional pain syndrome
Core Tip	Pediatric complex regional pain syndrome is a complex condition that significantly impacts children’s well-being, yet diagnostic and treatment challenges remain due to the lack of pediatric-specific criteria. This study surveyed physiotherapists to assess current practices and knowledge gaps. Limited use of diagnostic tools and the absence of standardized guidelines were major barriers identified. The findings highlight the need for tailored protocols and improved training in psychological therapies.
Citation	Moutafakir R, Strilinsky Pérez OD, Zamora Tortosa J, Raya-Benítez J, Benítez Feliponi Á, Valenza MC, Granados-Santiago M. Beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, and behaviours of physical therapists towards pediatric complex regional pain syndrome. World J Clin Pediatr 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-11 08:40
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-11 08:40
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Return for Revision	2025-06-26 09:40
Revised	2025-07-07 15:01
Second Decision	2025-10-20 03:00
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-10-21 04:56
Articles in Press	2025-10-21 04:56
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