Document Type
Report
College
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Report Date
2021
Faculty Mentor
Murray, Erin
Doctoral Experiential Coordinator
Rainville, Ellen B.
Abstract
"Workplace injuries can occur in any and all kinds of settings, and healthcare is no exception. One of the most commonly reported sources of work-related injury (WRI) among healthcare workers is manual therapy. Manual therapy is the use of physical effort, including the use of arms, hands, and various body positions, to perform treatment to patients (Greene and Goggins, 2008). Manual therapists include, but are not limited to, occupational therapists (OTs), occupational therapy assistants (OTAs), physical therapists (PTs), physical therapy assistants (PTAs), certified hand therapists (CHTs), massage therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and other specialization areas. This population is highly susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), which affect the soft tissues of the body. These types of injuries can also be referred to as overuse injuries, cumulative trauma injuries, or repetitive strain injuries."
Recommended Citation
Jerry, Samantha N., "The Implications of Tools and Client-Centered Interventions to Address Work-Related Pain in Outpatient Manual Therapists" (2021). OTD DEx Reports - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 40.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/otd/40
