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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physiotherapists in Jouf region: A cross-sectional study

Author name : NESMA MORGAN ABDELAZIZ ALLAM
Publication Date : 2022-12-30
Journal Name : Medical Science

Abstract

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are most common in physiotherapists due to bad posture and repetitive movement of different body parts. Aims: To find out how common musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors are among physiotherapists in Jouf region. Methods: The present study was conducted in a cross-sectional manner. It depended on both the written and the online version; the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to evaluate the work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physiotherapists in Jouf region. The study included both female and male physiotherapists in Jouf region who obtained at least a bachelor degree in physical therapy, their ages ranged between 25 and 45 years and working in public or private hospitals.
Results: In the last 12 months, the neck had the most pain and discomfort (74%), followed by the low back region (56%) and the lowest area was the elbow (8%). Conclusion: The highest areas with pain were the neck and lower back regions among physiotherapists, due to prolonged restricted posture, improper positions and repeated tasks.

Keywords

Jouf region, Musculoskeletal disorders, Physiotherapists, Work.

Publication Link

https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi/v26i130/ms563e2643

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