Table 5.
Percentage indicating respondents' perceptions of job risk factors that may contribute to development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among all respondents (Greater than 7 on a scale of 0 - 10)
| Job risk factor | Percentage |
|---|---|
| 1. Working in the same positions for long periods (Standing, bend over, sitting, kneeling) | 55.1 |
| 2. Lifting or transferring dependent patients | 50.8 |
| 3. Bending or twisting your back in an awkward way | 45.8 |
| 4. Treating an excessive number of patients in one day | 44.9 |
| 5. Carrying, lifting, or moving heavy materials or equipment (e.g., continuous passive motion machines) | 42.4 |
| 6. Performing manual orthopaedic techniques (Joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilization) | 40.0 |
| 7. Not enough rest breaks or pauses during the workday | 39.0 |
| 8. Work scheduling (Overtime, irregular shifts, length of workday) | 33.9 |
| 9. Working in awkward and cramped positions | 33.1 |
| 10. Continuing to work while injured or hurt | 32.2 |
| 11. Reaching or working away from your body | 31.6 |
| 12. Unanticipated sudden movement or fall by patient | 28.8 |
| 13. Inadequate training on injury prevention | 27.1 |
| 14. Working near or at your physical limits | 23.7 |
| 15. Working with confused or agitated patients | 16.0 |
| 16. Performing the same task over and over | 14.4 |
| 17. Assisting patients during gait activities | 12.7 |