Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian Physiotherapists
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Nigerian Physiotherapists
BACKGROUND Physiotherapists are known to be prone to Work- related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) but its prevalence among physiotherapists in Nigeria has not been reported. This study investigated the prevalence and work factors of WRMDs among physiotherapists in Nigeria. METHODS A cross- sectional survey was administered to physiotherapists in different parts of Nigeria using a 2- part q...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-9-112