ERGONOMIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPISTS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGIES

Silvia IACOB, Cristina MOHORA, Dana TILINA

Abstract


Physical Therapists are specialists in human movement, biomechanics, musculoskeletal injury treatment and prevention. Worldwide physical therapy has been recognized as a very physical demanding profession with a high prevalence of Work-Related Injuries and Disorders. The review focuses on the existing literature with the purpose of better understanding the main factors for the injury of the physical therapist and if these can be prevented. We have concluded that there is an acute need for providing the physical therapists with the necessary assistive devices and rehabilitation technologies to prevent work-related injuries and improve ergonomics.

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