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KMID : 1002720120100030019
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Journal of Korean Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Association
2012 Volume.10 No. 3 p.19 ~ p.23
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The Study of the Prevalence and Causes of Occurrence on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders(WMSDs) in Physical Therapist
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Kwon Won-An
Lee Jae-Hong
Kim So-Yeon
Lee Young-Hwa
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Abstract
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Purpose : The purpose of the present study was to describe the prevalence and causes of occurrence on work-related musculoskeletal disorders(WMSDs) in physical therapist.
Methods : Self-administered questionnaires were distributed by mail to 100 physical therapists in Daegu city. 85 of the questionnaires were returned and 80 of them except 5 unclearly answered ones were analyzed.
Results : They felt the pain at shoulders(80%), lower back(74%), wrists(71%), neck(70%), elbow(48%), finger(40%).
The major causes of the pain were “repeating the same job constantly(93%),” and “bending wrists too much and doing things that require excessive strength(90%).” It was significant different more Exercise therapist than modality therapist.
Conclusion : We suggest that physical therapist for exercise therapy need the development and applies of various program for prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
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KEYWORD
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Physical therapist, Shoulder, Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
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