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

The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
Lauren CornwellCharles R Hazle

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.Results: Overall, 38.5% of PT respondents using MT reported having sustained an MT attributable WRMD. Female respondents reported a greater rate of MT attributable injuries. Although exposure risk is cumulative, novice practitioners are also injured.Limitations: Generalizability of these results may be limited because of the sample size and specific population responding.Conclusion: Over one-third of PT survey respondents reported WRMDs attributable to MT. The results indicat...Continue Reading

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Aug 26, 2016·The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy·Charles R Hazle, Matthew Lee

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