Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Injuries: Differences Among Older and Younger Occupational and Physical Therapists

摘要: Introduction Occupational and physical therapists are at significant risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders injuries. As the therapy workforce ages, shortages predicted, it is important to evaluate differences in injuries injury behaviors between older younger therapists. Methods Half all occupational practicing Wisconsin were randomly selected for a cross sectional study examining relationship aging characteristics self-reported work symptoms. Results Data from sample 1,158 revealed workers have similar incidence rates, however, days away due higher among workers. Overall, more than different, especially regards behaviors. Older tended report severe pain symptoms two half times likely that they changed jobs their Conclusions experiences. may be vulnerable lost time experience Many interventions exist prevent guidance best way integrate these (e.g., mechanical lift devices) into practice needed.