Prevalence of low back pain among the clinical physiotherapists at CRP

Abstract

Purpose: To identify the prevalence of low back pain among the clinical physiotherapists. Objective: To identify how many physiotherapists experience of low back pain, to explore male femal ratio among physiotherapist's, to find out more affected age group, explore the job experience of the participants, evaluate the poor posture which responsible for low back pain, to find out job satisfaction among physiotherapists. Methodology: The study design was cross sectional. Total 50 samples were selected by simple random sampling. Data was collected by mixed type of questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis which focused through table, pie and bar chart. Data were numerically coded and captured in Microsoft Excel, using an SPSS 16.0 version software program. Results: The findings of the study will provide a baseline of information about low back pain among physiotherapists. In percentage 80% participants suffered from LBP and 20% have not suffered from LBP. Male and female who suffered from LBP was 62.5% female and 37.5% male. The participants who were in between 24-30 years most commonly suffered from LBP (76%) the participants who's job experiencewas was less than 5 years those were more experienced LBP (75%). Most of the participants suffered from LBP in their first 1-2 years of work (30%). Moderately (46%) affected pain among the participants. Most common risk factor was working in bending position (55%). Most common pain relieve posture was lying posture of the participants who suffered from LBP (45%).Clinical practice hamper moderately (42%) among the participants. Most of the participants (60%) were worked 8 hourly. Among the participants 42% were told moderately ADL effect in their life. 64% of the participants were not aware about their posture. Among the participants 54% were suggest mobile bed and 46 % were suggest adequate space during their clinical practice. Conclusion: Low back pain (LBP) is a common health problem. In this survey there was a high prevalence of LBP among physiotherapist. Therapist must focus on proper technique posture and adhere to a regimen of self-care to reduce the risk of pain.