Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Physical Therapists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Characteristics, and Impact
Keywords:
work-related musculoskeletal disorders, physical therapists, prevalence, characteristics, impact, Saudi Arabia, musculoskeletal problems, pain and discomfort, risk factors, ergonomic procedures, workplace preventative measuresAbstract
Background In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, physical therapists often worry aboutmusculoskeletal disorders connected to their line of work (WRMSDs). Aim The purpose of this researchwas to look at the characteristics, prevalence, and effects of WRMSDs on local physical therapists.Method A thorough survey was carried out to gather information on the participants' demographics, thekind of job they did, and the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems. The research offered a thoroughpicture of the problem by including a wide sample of physical therapists from a range of settings. ResultThe results showed that WRMSDs were much more common among Saudi Arabian physical therapists.Musculoskeletal pain and discomfort were reported by the majority of respondents, and these symptomshad a significant influence on their everyday activities and work performance. Conclusion The researchpinpointed certain risk factors—such as extended patient care durations, subpar ergonomic procedures,and a dearth of workplace preventative measures—that are linked to the development of WRMSDs.References
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