Frequency of Work Related Low Back Pain Among Physical Therapists

Abstract

To find out the frequency of work, related to Low Back Pain (LBP) among physical therapist of tertiary care hospital of Karachi. To analyze the effects of physical activity level, sub-specialty areas and Body Mass Index (BMI) on Work Related Low Back Pain (WRLBP) as well. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with non-probability convenience sampling technique was used. The study included 265 Physical Therapist working in Tertiary Care Hospitals of Karachi. Data was collected throughpre-tested, structured and self-administered questionnaire and then,wasanalyzed on SPSS version 17. This study reported that prevalence of WRLBP was 66.4%. The rate was higher in femalephysiotherapist, that is, 42.6%. Data revealed that, 69% of respondents experienced WRLBP within 2 years of their practices. Moreover, the manual therapy was found to be the most common cause for WRLBP. No significant association was found between BMIand physical activitylevel of physical therapist, but interestingly, it was found that sub-specialty area of work was correlated with WRLBP. The rate of WRLBP has been found to be high in physical therapists due to their profession. It is therefore, required to build up an effective ergonomic strategy, strengthen training for prevention at undergraduate level in order to reduce and prevent WRLBP.

Faktor Risiko Kejadian Nyeri Punggung Bawah Akibat Pekerjaan Pada Fisioterapis Kota Pekanbaru Tahun 2017

“…Low Back Pain (LBP) atau Nyeri Punggung Bawah (NPB) adalah nyeri yang timbul diantara bagian bawah tulang rusuk ke 12 dan bagian lipatan bawah bokong baik berpengaruh ataupun tidak ke salah satu atau kedua kaki [1] Dalam populasi nyeri kronis, nyeri punggung bawah (NPB) adalah salah satu gangguan muskuloskeletal yang paling sering terjadi, yang mengenai 70% -85% populasi orang dewasa di suatu waktu dalam kehidupannya [2].…”

“…Terlepas dari sifat pekerjaannya, Nyeri Punggung Bawah akibat Kerja juga berhubungan dengan subspesialisasi fisioterapi tertentu, jenis kelamin fisioterapist, indeks massa tubuh, lama kerja dan budaya kerja. [1].…”

Prevalence of low back pain among medical doctors of the teaching hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan: A cross-sectional survey

“… 3 The general population suffers from LBP less frequently than healthcare professionals. 4 – 6 Back pain is due to many diseases, but psychosocial factors are the leading cause of chronic LBP. 7 Around 37% of LBP cases are caused by working continuously.…”