Prevalence, Severity, Perceived Exertion, Ergonomic Risk Factor and Occupation-related Musculoskeletal Injury among Physiotherapists-A Cross-sectional study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sponsor
- Department of Physiotherapy,Galgotias University
- Enrollment
- 146
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- 1. Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ):
Overview
Brief Summary
Physical therapists who practice their profession may develop work-related musculoskeletal diseases (WMSDs). However, nothing is known about the variety of issues, how serious they are, or how they will affect therapists who work with them. Previous research has concentrated on back pain, which under-represents the variety of issues that could arise. We only found one study that acknowledged and looked into additional areas where physical therapy practice may lead to the development of WMSDs. There are still plenty of unanswered questions. The purpose of this study was to explore unresolved issues with physical therapists and WMSDs and to serve as a foundation for future research that should result in the creation of preventive measures.ergonomics is important in physiotherapy occupation because it helps in postural stability and helps in preventing any musculoskeletal problems. This study helps in detailed assessment, risk factors, and finding impact on physiotherapists. This study focuses on improving the lifestyle of the Occupational physiotherapist.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Observational
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 23.00 Year(s) to 50.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Physiotherapists working in various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, private practice, or rehabilitation centers.
- •More than 1 year of clinical practice Experience
- •The working age group includes between 23 to 50 years old professional
- •Physiotherapists regularly handle patients.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Physiotherapists with less than 1 year of clinical practice or those in administrative/non-clinical roles.
- •Individuals with known or pre-existing musculoskeletal conditions or injuries unrelated to work (e.g., congenital deformities, traumatic injuries, or arthritis) that may bias the findings.
- •Pregnant physiotherapists.
- •Exclusion of those with recent Orthopedics surgeries.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
1. Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ):
Time Frame: Baseline
2. Modified Borg CR-10 Scale:
Time Frame: Baseline
Secondary Outcomes
- Workplace Ergonomics Questionnaire:(Baseline)
Investigators
Rahul Chaudhary
Galgotias University