Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in physical therapists attributable to manual therapy.

ABSTRACT: Background: Use of manual therapy (MT) is a risk factor for the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) in physical therapists (PTs) although the current evidence is limited on this topic.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to understand the type, association, and prevalence of WRMDs among practitioners of MT, explore relationships between MT and WRMD, and determine impacts of WRMDs on PTs.Design: Cross-sectional survey design.Methods: A web-based survey was distributed through the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association. The survey gathered information on the respondents' professional profiles, any WRMDs sustained, and how those injuries affected their professional and personal lives.Re

SUBMITTER: Cornwell L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8023609 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature