From: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders : A survey of physical therapists in Izmir-Turkey
Exacerbating activity | PT (%) |
---|---|
Lifting heavy equipment or patients | 18.1 |
Maintaining a position for a prolonged period of time | 16.6 |
Transferring a patient | 15.5 |
Performing repetitive tasks | 15.8 |
Performing manual therapy | 10.8 |
Squatting | 5.0 |
Working in an awkward or cramped position | 4.3 |
Climbing stairs | 3.9 |
Reaching/working or cramped positions | 3.5 |
Walking | 3.5 |
Performing overhead activities | 1.9 |