Review Article
Year: 2021 | Month: December | Volume: 8 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 497-502
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20211261
Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Physiotherapist - A Review
Ruchi G Desai1, Manali K Shah2
1,2Assistant Professor, L J Institute of Physiotherapy, LJ University, Ahmedabad
Corresponding Author: Ruchi G. Desai
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Healthcare professionals, especially those with in direct contact of patient are at the highest risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), physical therapists being one of them.
Aim: Our aim was to review current knowledge relating to the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of WMSDs among physiotherapists.
Method: Google Scholar and PubMed were searched for terms relating to WMSDs in Physiotherapists from inception to 2021.
Result: The prevalence of WMSDs among Physiotherapist was high, with the lower back as the most frequently affected followed most often by the neck, upper back and shoulders. Knee joint was commonly affected joint in lower extremity. Multiple risk factors have been found responsible for WMSDs in physiotherapist and some of them are modifiable.
Conclusion: Implementing preventive strategies for WMSDs in early stage of a physiotherapist’s career may help to prevent WMSDs and maintain good quality of treatment for patients.
Keywords: Pain, Musculoskeletal disorders, Ergonomics, Prevention.
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