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The effect of a knowledge-based ergonomic intervention amongst administrators at AGA Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Lack of adherence to the correct working conditions exposes workers to ergonomics-related hazards and eventually work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) which are estimated at 160 million per year globally. Literature ...
Development of standards for undergraduate occupational health in a physiotherapy curriculum: A case in Kenya
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Occupational health (OH) in physiotherapy is well known for addressing workrelated musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs), which are high in number according to the
available statistics (Fingerhut, Concha, Punnet, Steenland, ...
Prevalence and associated risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in flight baggage handlers at an international airport in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Background: Flight baggage handlers are prone to musculoskeletal disorders, due to the nature of their work that involves repetitive motion at certain joints, which over time, results in injury. Aim: The aim of the study ...