ABSTRACT

Background: Previously presented literature (research work) had demonstrated the work-related low back pain, poor posture responsible for low back pain. In this study we are seeking to evaluate the prevalence of work related low back pain among clinical physical therapists.

Objective: To determine the work related back pain among clinical physiotherapist.

Methodology: A sample size of 200 clinical physiotherapist participants were all working in clinical setting more than 2 years having age among 25-40 years. Validated questionnaire (Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire) for pain measurement was used as a tool for data collection.

Results: In this study 63.3%therapist reported with low back pain in which 69.3%were females and 30.7% were males. Conclusion: 10 variables are used in this research in which most significant variables are pain intensity, lifting and standing. Prevalence of low back pain is high among clinical physical therapist.

Keywords: Low back pain (LBP), physical therapists, Prevalence, Oswestry low back pain questionnaire.