Table 2 Discomfort reported by clinical and non-clinical students in various regions of the body
Discomfort | Non-clinical N (%) | Clinical N (%) | Chi square (<.001) |
|---|---|---|---|
Neck and Upper back | 65 (41%) | 336 (82%) | 0.001 |
Lower Back | 45 (28%) | 264 (64%) | 0.001 |
Hands and Fingers | 13 (8%) | 171 (42%) | 0.001 |
Lower Shoulder | 8 (5%) | 108 (26%) | 0.001 |
Forearms | 4 (2%) | 96 (23%) | 0.001 |
Elbows | 2 (1%) | 53 (13%) | 0.001 |