Table 2 Prevalence of reported musculoskeletal problems, prevention of activity and needs to seek attention in the sample reporting a problem in the 12 months (n = 71) and 7 day (n = 34) recall period
From: Workplace musculoskeletal problems in occupational therapy students
Body area | Within last 12 months | Within last 7 days | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Problems n (%) | Problems preventing daily activities n (%) | Problems requiring physician or health professional assistance n (%) | Total Problems n (%) | Problems preventing daily activities n (%) | Problems requiring physician or health professional assistance n (%) | |
Neck | 51(71.8) | 9(12.7) | 21(29.6) | 18(52.9) | 4(11.8) | 5(14.7) |
Shoulders | 48(67.6) | 11(15.5) | 23(32.4) | 23(67.6) | 7(20.6) | 6(17.6) |
Upper back | 36(50.7) | 11(15.5) | 21(29.6) | 14(41.2) | 5(14.7) | 3(8.8) |
Elbows | 8(11.3) | 4(5.6) | 8(11.3) | 1(2.9) | 1(2.9) | 1(2.9) |
Wrists/hands | 29(40.8) | 7(9.9) | 11(15.5) | 9(26.8) | 5(14.7) | 2(5.9) |
Lower back | 49(69.0) | 17(23.9) | 21(29.6) | 18(52.9) | 5(14.7) | 3(8.8) |
Hips/thighs | 21(29.6) | 7(9.9) | 9(12.7) | 4(11.8) | 2(5.9) | 1(2.9) |
Knees | 35(49.3) | 15(21.1) | 23(32.4) | 7(20.6) | 1(2.9) | 0(0.0) |
Feet/ankles | 17(23.9) | 8(11.3) | 9(12.7) | 5(14.7) | 1(2.9) | 0(0.0) |