A descriptive study on the work-related causes of low back pain among porters in the Kadiwa Public Market
Date of Completion
2002
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Low Back Pain. Occupational Groups
Abstract
Low back pain is a complex, multifaceted medical and rehabilitation problem that effects the physical, psychological, emotional, financial and social aspects of a persons life. Occupations involving high repetitive load such as a worker with static work postures, pushes, pulls, as well as lifts heavy loads, and perform heavy manual labor are risk to have low back pain gathered through questionnaire and interview distributed among 45 respondents . Results were then presented in graphs and analyzed descriptively. the researchers conclude that work-related LBP is caused mainly by physical and to some extent psychosocial factor such as low job satisfaction, stress and pressure. Physical demands of work are only one causal factors, psychosocial issue are also important.
APA Citation
Acejo, A., Gandoza, A., Lacbay, M. G., Perez, E., & Toroganan, A. (2002). A descriptive on the work-related causes of low back pain among porters in the Kadiwa Public Market. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/356/