Occupational health hazards in physiotherapy practice in Nigeria : a survey research

ABSTRACT

This survey was carried out with the aim of ascertaining the occupational hazards that are speculated to be inherent in the practice of modern physiotherapy. The methodology consisted of preparing a list of injuries or conditions that are sustainable; and circulating a questionnaire to physiotherapists practising in different hospitals across the country. The responses; confirmed the presence of occupational hazards in physiotherapy practice. The limitations of the survey were addressed and the prospect of further studies on this subject was highlighted