Browsing: musculoskeletal

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are prevalent among physiotherapists and occupational therapists due to the physically demanding and repetitive nature of manual therapy techniques. Stretching requires therapists to exert substantial force while holding static postures for extended periods. Assistive devices may mitigate these ergonomic risks. This crossover study evaluated postural risk factors for WMSDs during lower-limb…