ow back pain and other work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Jordanian physical therapists from Hashemite University

Purpose. Physical therapists (PTs) have direct patient contact, they susceptible to Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs), its prevalence among PTs in Jordan has not been reported yet. The significance of this study relies on providing descriptive data about the Jordan. Method. A web-based online survey (Google Forms) was used create survey; it contained a cover letter, consent form and hyperlink that directed participants survey. questionnaire based Standardized Nordic Questionnaire with some modifications. It administered 50 through e-mail messages, 46 returned completed surveys (92% response). were analyzed using SPPS version 20 at alpha level 0.05. Results. Reported 12-month WRMDs Jordanian 71.7%. significantly higher female (p = 0.038). low back 6o.6% most commonly affected body part > 0.001), followed by neck 48.5% 0.002).. More than fifty percent found be younger 34 years 51.1%. Treating large number patients “more ten” day 42.4% respondents. who had worked general hospital high 66.6%. Conclusions. pain (LBP) other is relatively high. their performance daily activities home away from home, also contributed sometimes sick leaves.