Musculoskeletal Injury Research Paper
Musculoskeletal injuries are characterized by the presence of discomfort, disability, or persistent pain in the joint, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues, caused or aggravated by repeated movement and prolong awkward or forced body posture (1). The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal injuries is significant in many professions, and this has had a marked impact on professionals (2).
The etiology and risk factors associated with many of these occupational injuries are not well understood. Risk factors that have been previously identified include history of previous injury, severity of injury, occupations that involve the maintenance of awkward postures and movements over a prolonged time interval, occupations that require repetitive …show more content…
(7). Thornton et al found that dental students were no exception. Third year dental students reported the highest level of musculoskeletal symptoms with the prevalence of pain in the neck, shoulder and lower back (8). One study showed prevalence rates of musculoskeletal complaints among X-ray technology students also high (9).
Gharib, Nevein M et al stated that mechanical neck pain was common among Taif university female students and more pain was common among students undergoing clinical training (10).
The purpose of this study was 1) to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries and the work related risk factors contributing to the musculoskeletal injuries of physiotherapy students. 2) To find out the relationship between quality of life, physical activity level and satisfaction of physiotherapy students. 3) To find out the effect of work related musculoskeletal injuries and associated risk factors on quality of life, physical activity level and students’ life satisfaction of physiotherapy students. …show more content…
Data from remaining 23 students could not be collected due to their absence on the day of data collection. Students who were aged 17 years or above; and given consent to participate in the study were included. Institutional approval was taken from administration of Lockhat and Moolla Sarvajanik Hospital, Surat. Data were collected from November 2013 to January
The etiology and risk factors associated with many of these occupational injuries are not well understood. Risk factors that have been previously identified include history of previous injury, severity of injury, occupations that involve the maintenance of awkward postures and movements over a prolonged time interval, occupations that require repetitive …show more content…
(7). Thornton et al found that dental students were no exception. Third year dental students reported the highest level of musculoskeletal symptoms with the prevalence of pain in the neck, shoulder and lower back (8). One study showed prevalence rates of musculoskeletal complaints among X-ray technology students also high (9).
Gharib, Nevein M et al stated that mechanical neck pain was common among Taif university female students and more pain was common among students undergoing clinical training (10).
The purpose of this study was 1) to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries and the work related risk factors contributing to the musculoskeletal injuries of physiotherapy students. 2) To find out the relationship between quality of life, physical activity level and satisfaction of physiotherapy students. 3) To find out the effect of work related musculoskeletal injuries and associated risk factors on quality of life, physical activity level and students’ life satisfaction of physiotherapy students. …show more content…
Data from remaining 23 students could not be collected due to their absence on the day of data collection. Students who were aged 17 years or above; and given consent to participate in the study were included. Institutional approval was taken from administration of Lockhat and Moolla Sarvajanik Hospital, Surat. Data were collected from November 2013 to January