Home⇛USI Research Journal⇛vol. 15 no. 1 (2019)

Association of Proper Body Mechanics Practice to Low Back Pain among Physical Therapists

Mary Sue Lakambini Romero

Discipline: Anatomy, Pathology

 

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to identify the association between low back pain (LBP) and physical therapist job-related tasks relating to proper body mechanics (PBM). Participated by 85 physical therapists (PTs) in Metro Manila, Philippines, this cross-sectional study utilized an expert-validated questionnaire distributed among respondents. It used descriptive statistics to describe the participants and univariate analysis to determine the association among variables. Results of the study showed a 91% one-year prevalence of LBP. Moreover, 70% of participants who reported having LBP adhere to PBM, while 75% do not have LBP. Univariate analysis result of this study revealed significant association (OR=1.08, CI: 0.89-0.97, p=0.05) between musculoskeletal LBP and job-related activities among PTs, including activities related to maintaining proper body mechanics like position and posture, patient-related activities (lifting and transfers), workload (number of patients handled and breaks) and personal work considerations (working beyond physical limits). Despite the knowledge and training on injury prevention and consistent application of PBM, an increased number of work-related LBP among PTs is evident. Occupational safety programs and training should be reinforced and effectively monitored within health facilities to help address work-related disorders. Ergonomically designed physical therapy facilities, including transfer devices, mechanical lifts, or aides, should be available for PTs.



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