Background: Musculoskeletal injuries are increasingly
common among physiotherapy students due to the physical demands of their
training. Factors such as prolonged standing, repetitive movements, manual
handling of patients, and poor ergonomics during clinical practice contribute
to the rising incidence of musculoskeletal complaints.
Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence
of musculoskeletal problems among physiotherapy students.
Materials
and methodology: A cross-sectional
survey was conducted with 200 undergraduate physiotherapy students (ages 18-24)
of both genders. The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was utilized
to assess musculoskeletal pain and activity limitations across nine body
regions.
Results: Among the participants, 86% reported
experiencing musculoskeletal pain. The most commonly affected areas were the
neck (45%), lower back (14%), and shoulders (12%).
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