Musculoskeletal complaints among physiotherapy and occupational therapy rehabilitation professionals in Bangladesh

Islam,; Habib, Md. Monjurul; Hafez, M A; Nahar, Nazmun; Lindstrom-Hazel, Debra; Rahman, Md. Khalilur

doi:10.3233/wor-151994

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“…This could be explained by studies that indicate age-related changes in functional capabilities of adults (42)(43)(44) and biological changes related to the aging process that contributes to the pathogenesis of MSDs (45). Authors of several studies found a higher prevalence of WMSD problems in younger physiotherapists during the first 5 years of employment (13,24,28,46). Younger age and fewer years of experience had an increased prevalence of WMSD as they might be a victim of WMSDs due to their inappropriate handling and treatment technique (17,18).…”

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Slovenian physiotherapists

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Bizovičar

Kos

et al. 2020

JHSCI

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Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent a major problem for society, employers, and employees. These kinds of problems can cause discomfort, pain, and poor work performance. Among physiotherapists, the 1-year prevalence of WMSD ranges from 28 to 96%. Most problems occur in the lower back, with a 1-year prevalence of up to 83%. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of WMSD on a sample of physiotherapists from Slovenia and to identify associations between demographic/anthropometric variables, job satisfaction, and physical activity with WRMD aiming to contribute to the development of effective prevention and control strategies. Methods: The extended Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to obtain data from a sample of 102 physiotherapists. Data were presented with descriptive statistics and processing was performed with the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient for non-parametric variables. The level of statistical significance was set as p ≤ 0.05. Results: The 1-year prevalence of WMSD was 92.2%. One-year prevalence of WMSD was highest for the neck (64%) and lower back (63%). Higher age and more years of practice were correlated with WMSD for shoulders and ankles/feet areas. Several patients treated by a physiotherapist were a risk factor for difficulties in the neck and multiple body areas. The level of physical activity was not correlated with WMSD in different body areas. Conclusion: The prevalence of WMSD found in our study sample was among the highest compared to other countries, despite probably having similar working conditions as elsewhere in Europe. The first WMSD of Slovenian physiotherapists mostly did not occur in the first 5 years of practice as other studies reported, which could be explained as a result of a good educational training of young physiotherapists. Possible reasons for the high prevalence of WMSD could be that our study sample represented only secondary and tertiary levels of health care; another reason could also be non-ergonomic and hard working conditions during their careers. Physiotherapists are mostly adequately physically active, however, that did not turn out to be effective WMSD prevention in our sample. The relatively high prevalence is indicating the need for better interventions and prevention of WMSD in Slovenian physiotherapists.

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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Slovenian physiotherapists

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Bizovičar

Kos

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“…It is well known that PTs and OTs are at a high risk for developing occupational musculoskeletal injuries, and low back pain is the most common problem among these injuries. [ 3 6 ] In the current study, spine disorders were defined as intervertebral disc disorders, spondylolysis, and spondylolisthesis in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar areas. We further identified that PTs have a greater chance to develop new-onset SRMDs compared to other caregivers.…”

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“…Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are known to be an important occupational problem among physiotherapists (PTs) and occupational therapists (OTs) during daily practice. [ 1 2 3 4 5 ] The major causes involving PTs are often in repetitive tasks of intense physical demands, [6] and the similar job settings are in OT practice. [4] Among WMSDs, pain disorders, such as lower back pain, were the most common problem, which was well documented among PTs and OTs.…”

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Physiotherapists working in clinics have increased risk for new-onset spine disorders

Liao

Chiu

et al. 2016

Medicine

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Health care professionals are known to have a high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders. However, the information on the risk of new-onset spine-related musculoskeletal disorders (SRMDs) in health care professionals is insufficient. This study aimed to investigate new-onset spine disorder associations among physical, occupational, and pharmacy health care professionals working in different workplaces.Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database for registered medical personnel claims from 2000 to 2011 was analyzed. An age- and sex-matched longitudinal cohort study of 7448 subjects (1682 physiotherapists, 1682 occupational therapists [OTs], and 3724 pharmacists) with or without new-onset spine disorders was conducted. The hazard ratios for the development of new-onset spine disorders were estimated among these 3 groups.The overall percentage of new-onset SRMD for physiotherapists is 32.12. The median time from obtaining a registered license to developing SRMD is 1.94 years. The log-rank test showed that physiotherapists have the least possibility of having a SRMD-free rate (P < 0.0001). The Cox model showed that physiotherapists have a higher risk of new-onset SRMD (hazard ratio: 1.65, 95% confidence interval: 1.48–1.84, P < 0.0001) compared with OTs and pharmacists. Physiotherapists working in clinics have a 2.40-fold increased risk of developing SRMD (95% confidence interval: 1.97–2.92, P < 0.0001) relative to OTs and pharmacists.This may be the first study regarding new-onset SRMD in physiotherapists based on a powerful nationwide population-based database. We conclude that working in clinics is a potential risk for new-onset SRMD in physiotherapists. Therefore, we suggest that physiotherapists should pay more attention to this issue to prevent the development of spine disorders.

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“…More specifically, both occupational groups often transfer equipment and patients [1,8,11,12], which causes stress on the spine. This stress seems to be strongly associated with lower back pain [5,10,[12][13][14][15][16], as well as, neck and shoulder pain [15,17,18]. Furthermore, therapy-specific activities of both healthcare professions, such as joint mobilization and soft tissue work, are associated with increased strain on the elbow, the hands, and the wrists [13,17,19].…”

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Musculoskeletal Complaints in Occupational Therapists Compared to the General Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in Germany

Zenker

Girbig

Hegewald

et al. 2020

IJERPH

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Occupational therapists (OTs) are exposed to physical factors at work, which can lead to an increased risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Most studies examining musculoskeletal complaints in OT report that the neck, shoulders, and lower back are most often afflicted. The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of work as an OT (focusing on specific work tasks) on specific musculoskeletal complaints compared to the general working population. A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered standardized questionnaire was conducted from January until October 2015 in Germany. In OT and the comparison group, the highest 12-month prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders were observed for the lower back, the neck, and the shoulders. In contrast, elevated prevalence ratios (PR) were found for OT in the thumbs (PR = 2.7; 95% CI = 1.9–3.8), the wrists (PR = 1.4; 95% CI = 1.1–1.8), and the elbows (PR = 1.5; 95% CI = 1.0–2.2). OTs were particularly exposed to high exertion hand activity and several stressful postures at work. In conclusion, OTs seem to be at risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal complaints in the thumbs, wrists, and elbows. Preventive measures should help to reduce the exposures caused by highly repetitive and forceful hand activities.

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Musculoskeletal complaints among physiotherapy and occupational therapy rehabilitation professionals in Bangladesh

Cited by 16 publications

References 16 publications

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Slovenian physiotherapists

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Slovenian physiotherapists

Physiotherapists working in clinics have increased risk for new-onset spine disorders

Musculoskeletal Complaints in Occupational Therapists Compared to the General Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in Germany

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