Table 4 Distribution of coping strategies used by Egyptian PTs
From: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian physical therapists
Coping strategy | No. (n = 383) | % |
|---|---|---|
Seek help of a physiotherapist | 199 | 51.9 |
Adjust the patient’s position or mine | 194 | 50.6 |
Give up the technique for a less painful one | 110 | 28.7 |
Take regular breaks or at fatigue | 102 | 26.6 |
Use a splint or kinesiotaping | 99 | 25.8 |
Adjust the plinth height | 78 | 20.3 |
Seek help of a physician | 71 | 18.5 |
Take a sick leave | 70 | 18.2 |
Request help from a colleague for handling the case | 67 | 17.4 |
Perform warms up or exercise regularly | 49 | 12.7 |