Abstract Background Physical therapists (PTs) are frequently exposed to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). There is limited evidence on the prevalence of these injuries and their potential risk factors in Egyptian PTs. This study aimed at estimating WMSDs among PTs as well therapists’ coping strategies. Further, it investigated association between socioeconomic factors. Results Thr...

Background & Aims of the Study: Musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is one of the most serious consequences of improper posture or work-related strain with Symptoms of pain in one or more regions of the body. Repeated long-term work-related load can be considered as the main cause of ULWMSDs. This study was aimed to do ergonomic assessment in a manufacturing company in Kashan city u...

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders of traditional Korean string instrument player playing the Gayageum, Geomungo, Ajaeng and Haegeum. Background: Many instrument players have suffered from the musculoskeletal pain of various body parts. However, there is no research on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders of traditional Korean s...