A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiotherapy.

Includes bibliographical references.

Burn injuries are the forth most common type of trauma worldwide, following road traffic accidents, falls, and interpersonal violence and are a major global public health crisis. With outcomes spanning the spectrum from physical impairments and disabilities to emotional and mental consequences, burns management require professionals who understand the importance of team work in order to achieve best optimum outcomes. The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge of medical officers and clinical officers on their understnading of the role of physiotherapy in the management of burns.