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Increased prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physiotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Commentary.
Kakaraparthi, Venkata Nagaraj; Vishwanathan, Karthik.
  • Kakaraparthi VN; Department of Physiotherapy, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
  • Vishwanathan K; Department of MedicalRehabilitation Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, KingKhalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Work ; 72(4): 1191-1193, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1902900
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

COVID-19 is an exceptionally infectious virus that contaminates various systems and increases the demands on physiotherapists in the management of patients.

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this commentary was to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among physiotherapists at the workplace.

METHODS:

Explore the anxiety and stress levels of the physiotherapists during the pandemic and its consequence on the mental health.

RESULTS:

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the approach of rehabilitation services to patients and increased the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMDs) among physiotherapists.

CONCLUSION:

Physiotherapists must exercise due caution and diligence while managing these patients to protect themselves from contracting the infection and avoid WMDs.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Musculoskeletal Diseases / Physical Therapists / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Work Journal subject: Occupational Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: WOR-220061

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Musculoskeletal Diseases / Physical Therapists / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Work Journal subject: Occupational Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: WOR-220061