Increased prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physiotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Commentary

Work. 2022;72(4):1191-1193. doi: 10.3233/WOR-220061.

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 is an exceptionally infectious virus that contaminates various systems and increases the demands on physiotherapists in the management of patients.

Objective: The purpose of this commentary was to describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic among physiotherapists at the workplace.

Methods: Explore the anxiety and stress levels of the physiotherapists during the pandemic and its consequence on the mental health.

Results: The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the approach of rehabilitation services to patients and increased the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMDs) among physiotherapists.

Conclusion: Physiotherapists must exercise due caution and diligence while managing these patients to protect themselves from contracting the infection and avoid WMDs.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Pandemics
  • Physical Therapists*
  • Prevalence