Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian physiotherapists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physiotherapists are known to be prone to Work- related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) but its prevalence among physiotherapists in Nigeria has not been reported. This study investigated the prevalence and work factors of WRMDs among physiotherapists in Nigeria.

Methods

A cross- sectional survey was administered to physiotherapists in different parts of Nigeria using a 2- part questionnaire with items adopted from questionnaires used for similar studies around the world. Two hundred and seventeen copies of the questionnaire were distributed for self administration but 126 physiotherapists returned completed surveys for a 58.1% response. The data were analyzed using SPPS version 10 at alpha level of 0.05. Descriptive statistics of frequency and percentages and i

SUBMITTER: Adegoke BO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2535595 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature