Radwa S. Abdul-Rahman
Department of Physical Therapy for Pediatrics and Pediatrics Surgery, College of Physical Therapy, Badr University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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Research
PREVALENCE OF LUMBOSACRAL RADICULOPATHY AMONG PHYSIOTHERAPISTS OF PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION
Author(s): Mostafa S. Ali*, Kerolous Ishak Shehata Kelini, Mohamed Ali Elsayed, Dina Othman shokri galal and Radwa S. Abdul-Rahman
Introduction: Physiotherapists (PTs) are at a significant risk of having musculoskeletal problems as a result of their jobs such as Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMDs). WRMDs are described as injuries that involve a wide spectrum of inflammatory or degenerative diseases and disorders that result in pain or functional impairment, according to the World Health Organization. The aim of current study was to determine the prevalence of lumbosacral radiculopathy among pediatric physiotherapists in the ministry of health in Cairo, Egypt. Material and methods: two hundred participants included in this study from both sex with age ranged from 25-40 years. participants were assigned to Single group related measurement design. Specific questionnaire based on Roland Morris questionnaire (for back pain) and Modified Roland Morris questionnaire.. Read More»