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Table 5 Proportions of respondents who reported that job activities caused their symptoms to recur

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