Ignacio, Mark Jerald; Pingol, Rommel; Santiago, Dianne; Santos, Delf Angelo and So, Mark John 4 0
Perceived sources of work-related musculosketal disorders among PLM-Physical Therapy Interns Batch 2011 6 6 Ignacio, Mark Jerald; Pingol, Rommel; Santiago, Dianne; Santos, Delf Angelo and So, Mark John - - - ix, 43 pages 28 cm. - - - - - . - . - 0 . - . - 0 .
Undergraduate (Thesis) Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila;College of Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
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ABSTRACT: The work of a physical therapist puts him at a great risk for WMSDs. The demands of the profession, as well as hours spent in clinics, institutions, and hospitals have a significant impact on PTs. This environment is exposed to a student the moment he enters the internship phase. The most stressful stage of being a PT student. Being a PT is stressful. The number of patient that one encounters on a daily basis could take its toll on a PT and could derail his performance in treating PT, these could lead to complications that could make the PT an ineffective medical professional. The aim of this study is to determine the sources of WMSDs that cause problems to PLM-PT interns. It may also help in reducing, if not preventing, the occurrence of WMSDs. These could also serve as a guide to instructors as they would gain additional information which they could relay to future interns in order to decrease chances of having WMSDs. With these things in mind, the task of the study is to determine the most occurring WMSDs among PLM-PT interns of batch 2010-2011. Specifically, the proponents would like to answer the following: 1. What body areas are the most commonly affected by WMSDs experienced by PLM-PT interns? 2. How may the perceived sources of WMSDs be described in terms of: 2.1 Specific Task 2.2 Specialty Area 2.3 Positioning/Posture 2.4 Work Load Issues 2.5 Personal Work Factors 3. Is there a significant variation among the perceived sources in the occurrence of WMSDs? 4. What strategies are used to decrease occurrence of WMSDs experienced by PT interns? A descriptive method of research was used to determine the sources of WMSDs among PLM-PT interns batch 2010-2011. A survey questionnaire consisting of the study. Statistical analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics Data Editor Version 19 revealed information which was used to answer problems. It was found out that the upper back or low back area was the common area where pain was felt. On the other hand, the elbow area was the least area where WMSD was noted. Manual techniques as well as lifting or transfer activities could occasionally lead to an increased occurrence of WMSDs. In relation to specify areas, rotation to different clinics could sometimes cause WMSDs. Working in cramped or awkward positions, working in same position for a long time, pushing, pulling, bending and twisting in awkward ways commonly lead to MWSDs. Working at physical limits could sometimes lead to having WMSDs while continuing to work even when injured or hurt commonly leads to having WMSDs. ANOVA revealed a statistically significant specifically on positioning of posture (P=0.001) that made the difference between having WMSDs or not. It turns out that uses or change in posture to reduce risk is the major contributory factor to decrease o minimize the occurrence of WMSDs followed by using aids and equipment s and using different parts of the body to administer manual techniques.
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Perceived sources of work-related musculosketal disorders among PLM-Physical Therapy Interns Batch 2011 6 6 Ignacio, Mark Jerald; Pingol, Rommel; Santiago, Dianne; Santos, Delf Angelo and So, Mark John - - - ix, 43 pages 28 cm. - - - - - . - . - 0 . - . - 0 .
Undergraduate (Thesis) Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila;College of Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
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ABSTRACT: The work of a physical therapist puts him at a great risk for WMSDs. The demands of the profession, as well as hours spent in clinics, institutions, and hospitals have a significant impact on PTs. This environment is exposed to a student the moment he enters the internship phase. The most stressful stage of being a PT student. Being a PT is stressful. The number of patient that one encounters on a daily basis could take its toll on a PT and could derail his performance in treating PT, these could lead to complications that could make the PT an ineffective medical professional. The aim of this study is to determine the sources of WMSDs that cause problems to PLM-PT interns. It may also help in reducing, if not preventing, the occurrence of WMSDs. These could also serve as a guide to instructors as they would gain additional information which they could relay to future interns in order to decrease chances of having WMSDs. With these things in mind, the task of the study is to determine the most occurring WMSDs among PLM-PT interns of batch 2010-2011. Specifically, the proponents would like to answer the following: 1. What body areas are the most commonly affected by WMSDs experienced by PLM-PT interns? 2. How may the perceived sources of WMSDs be described in terms of: 2.1 Specific Task 2.2 Specialty Area 2.3 Positioning/Posture 2.4 Work Load Issues 2.5 Personal Work Factors 3. Is there a significant variation among the perceived sources in the occurrence of WMSDs? 4. What strategies are used to decrease occurrence of WMSDs experienced by PT interns? A descriptive method of research was used to determine the sources of WMSDs among PLM-PT interns batch 2010-2011. A survey questionnaire consisting of the study. Statistical analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics Data Editor Version 19 revealed information which was used to answer problems. It was found out that the upper back or low back area was the common area where pain was felt. On the other hand, the elbow area was the least area where WMSD was noted. Manual techniques as well as lifting or transfer activities could occasionally lead to an increased occurrence of WMSDs. In relation to specify areas, rotation to different clinics could sometimes cause WMSDs. Working in cramped or awkward positions, working in same position for a long time, pushing, pulling, bending and twisting in awkward ways commonly lead to MWSDs. Working at physical limits could sometimes lead to having WMSDs while continuing to work even when injured or hurt commonly leads to having WMSDs. ANOVA revealed a statistically significant specifically on positioning of posture (P=0.001) that made the difference between having WMSDs or not. It turns out that uses or change in posture to reduce risk is the major contributory factor to decrease o minimize the occurrence of WMSDs followed by using aids and equipment s and using different parts of the body to administer manual techniques.
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