Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Dept. of Physiotherapy"
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A Survey of perceived disability and contributing risk factors to work-related low back pain amongst nurses in Rwanda
Ndagijimana, Pierre Claver (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Nursing is worldwide regarded as a high risk occupation for the development of work-related low back pain (WRLBP). LBP is one of the most common causes of disability, creating an important socio-economic problem in modern ... -
Work-related low back pain among clinical nurses in Tanzania
Mwilila, Mary Chandeu (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Low back pain (LBP) is a significant problem among the nursing population worldwide. Manual lifting and shifting of heavy objects and patients are primary contributing factors. Nurses are supposed to be knowledgeable about ...