A study on the most common musculoskeletal complaint among physical therapist at De La Salle University Medical Center, Dr. Jose P. Rizal National Medical Research and St. Dominic Medical Center

Date of Completion

2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Diseases, Physical Therapists, Occupational Diseases

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the most common musculoskeletal complaint among Physical Therapy interns, volunteers and Clinical Supervisors at De La Salle University Medical Center, Dr. Jose P. Rizal National Medical Research Center and St. Dominic Medical Center. This study was conducted at the three (3) Centers most accessible to us. Subjects were 47 Physical Therapist from ages 19-24. Questionnaires were given to each subjects and was collected after they have finished filling up. Percentages were computed, tables were made for data presentation. Results showed that the most common musculoskeletal complaint among PT Interns, Volunteers and Clinical Supervisors is upper back pain (32%). Of the three (3) Rehabilitation Centers, the age 21 has the highest percentage of musculoskeletal complaints which accounts for 47% of the total number of respondents. Females has the greater incidence (77%) than males (23%). Respondents working in span of 7-8 months has the most number of complaints regardless of the type of complaints which accounts for 64% of the total number of respondents. Among the 47 respondents, 64% have presence of effects to work while 32% cited to have previous history of musculoskeletal problems. Based on the results of the study, the authors would like to recommend that a similar study be implemented using a larger number of subjects to further increase the reliability and validity of the subjects. And also, for the future researchers to have a study on how this complaints affect the work of Physical Therapist.

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