Low back pain and other work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Jordanian physical therapists from Hashemite University

Shaden A.Al-Bustanji, Mohannad Hawamdeh, Saad M.Al-Nassan, Zaid M.Mansour


Shaden A.Al-Bustanji, Mohannad Hawamdeh, Saad M.Al-Nassan, Zaid M.Mansour – Low back pain and other work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Jordanian physical therapists from Hashemite University. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(2); 96-101

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG0DE24g

Abstract
Purpose. Physical therapists (PTs) have direct patient contact, they susceptible to Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs), its prevalence among PTs in Jordan has not been reported yet. The significance of this study relies on providing descriptive data about the PTs musculoskeletal disorders in Jordan. Method. A web-based online survey (Google Forms) was used to create the survey; it contained a cover letter, a consent form and a hyperlink that directed the participants to the survey. The questionnaire was based on the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire with some modifications. It was administered to 50 PTs through e-mail messages, 46 PTs returned completed surveys (92% response). The data were analyzed using SPPS version 20 at alpha level of 0.05. Results. Reported 12-month prevalence of WRMDs among Jordanian PTs was 71.7%. WRMDs was significantly higher in female PTs (p = 0.038). The low back 6o.6% was significantly the most commonly affected body part (p > 0.001), followed by the neck 48.5% with (p = 0.002).. More than fifty percent of the PTs with WRMDs were found to be younger than 34 years 51.1%. Treating large number of patients “more than ten” in a day was reported by most 42.4% of the respondents. PTs who had worked at general hospital had high WRMDs prevalence 66.6%. Conclusions. The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) and other WRMDs among PTs in Jordan is relatively high. It affected their performance of daily activities at home and away from home, it is also contributed sometimes to their sick leaves.
Key words:
physical therapist, low back pain, prevalence, risk factor, Jordan
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The potential of short and long term health consequences of COVID-19 on back pain among COVID-19 survivors

Amjad Shallan, Saad Al-Nassan, Mohannad Hawamdeh, Faris Alshammari, Ahmad Muhsen, Abdul Majeed Al-Malty


Amjad Shallan, Saad Al-Nassan, Mohannad Hawamdeh, Faris Alshammari, Ahmad Muhsen, Abdul Majeed Al-Malty – The potential of short and long term health consequences of COVID-19 on back pain among COVID-19 survivors. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(2); 26-30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG0DE8mY

Abstract
Introduction. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging pandemic disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome. Back pain could be triggered by the COVID-19 virus either directly or indirectly. However, to our knowledge, limited studies are addressing the development of chronic back pain or new-onset of back pain among COVID-19 survivors. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the potential health consequences of COVID-19 on back pain among the COVID-19 survivors.
Methods. We used an electronically distributed survey targeting adult Jordanian citizens and residents who recovered from COVID-19 virus infection. The questionnaire composed questions regarding demographic characteristics, COVID-19 and spine injury-related information.
Results. 27.2% of participants reported increase of back pain with COVID during the episode and 16% of participants reported increased back pain after COVID with pain lasted less than 3 months in 16.6% and more than 3 months in 17.8% of them. There was significant increase on back pain level during COVID compared to pre COVID. At the same time there was significant increase on back pain post COVID compared to pre COVID.
Conclusion. The COVID-19 virus resulted in a significant increase in spine pain among COVID-19 survivors and it lead to chronic back pain among patients with risk factors and some develop new spine pain.
Key words:
back pain, COVID survivors, health consequences of COVID-19
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The Obstacles that encounter Jordanian Citizens to Adhere to Physiotherapy Sessions

Mohannad Hawamdeh, Saad Al-nassan, Amjad Shallan, Mohammad Etoom

Mohannad Hawamdeh, Saad Al-nassan, Amjad Shallan, Mohammad Etoom – The Obstacles that encounter Jordanian Citizens to Adhere to Physiotherapy Sessions. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(4); 134-140

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A906

Abstract
Aim. to know the obstacles that encounter patients in Jordan to adhere to physical therapy treatment. Material and Method. A survey was developed based on the available literature reviews. A pilot survey was tested on a small sample of physiotherapy clients at one center to assess time and the ease of completion. After the pilot survey was completed, the survey was revised and modified, and the final electronic version was developed. Results. The study found varied level of adherence to the physiotherapy sessions, and adherence to the physiotherapist recommendations. The adherence to physiotherapy sessions was about 54.3% ranged between 61.9% in governmental sectors, and 80% in private sectors. However, the adherence to physiotherapy recommendations was lesser as be estimated to be about 50% (66.7% in governmental sectors, and 60% in private sectors). Conclusion. This Study indicates that there are varieties of reasons that encounter Jordanian citizens to adhere to physiotherapy sessions. One of the main reason in private center is based on cost of session but there are lot of reasons that limiting adhere the session related to the patients states and Circumstances in both private and government, since we could not determine the actual main cause of non-adhere.
Key words:
physical therapy, sessions, obstacles
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The effects of Whole body vibration energy on bone mineral density in post-menopausal women: A systematic Review

Mohannad Hawamdeh, Zaid Modhi Mansour, Saad Al-Nassan, Ziad Hawamdeh, MohammadEtoom, FarisAlshammari, Abdul-Majeed R. Almalty, Shaden Albustanji

M. Hawamdeh, Z. Modhi Mansour, S. Al-Nassan, Z. Hawamdeh, M. Etoom, F. Alshammari, Abdul-Majeed R. Almalty, S. Albustanji – The effects of Whole body vibration energy on bone mineral density in post-menopausal women: A systematic Review. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(1); 46-50

Abstract
Aging increases the incidence of bone fractures due to the loss of bone mass especially with postmenopausal women Purpose. The aim of this systematic review is to re-evaluate the clinical trials done on the efficacy of WBV treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Approach. Data search and studies selection: The following databases Pub-Med, Medline, Science Direct and Google Scholar have been searched. The searches were conducted using the following key words: “Whole Body Vibration (WBV)”, “Osteoporosis,” “Post-Menopausal Woman,” “Bone Mineral Density (BMD).” Data Extraction: we extracted sample size, age, Study design, outcomes at baseline, whole body vibration details and the main findings.
Results. some studies showed that WBV increased bone mineral density, most studies showed that it hasn’t significantly increases bone mineral density in post-menopausal women.
Conclusion. we concluded that there is no consensus on the effects of WBV technique on bone mineral density.

Key words:
Osteoporosis, Aging, Fracture, Osteopenia

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4th year physical therapy Students satisfaction in Jordanian universities: A survey study

Mohannad Hawamdeh, Zaid Modhi Mansour, Saad Al-Nassan, Ziad Hawamdeh, Mohammad Etoom, Faris Alshammari, Abdul-Majeed R. Almalty, Mohammad Abo-Kabar

M. Hawamdeh, Z. M. Mansour, S. Al-Nassan, Z.  Hawamdeh, M. Etoom, F. Alshammari, A. R. Almalty, M. Abo-Kabar – 4th year physical therapy Students satisfaction in Jordanian universities: A survey study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2018; 18(4); 34-37

Abstract
Purpose. The purpose of this survey was to examine students’ satisfaction about physical therapy education in 3 Jordanian universities in addition to determining their perspective on some of the issues related to the profession before and after graduation and entering the working field. Method: An online survey accessed through a hyperlink was directed to 4th year (final year) physical therapy students who are currently studying in Jordanian universities through their virtual social network groups. The link was posted on the main student’s virtual social network groups of the three universities; it also included a message asking participants to share the link with their physical therapy peers to complete the survey. Result: 85% of responders reported that being a physical therapy student has significantly influenced their life. 76% of responders reported that studying physical therapy has positively influenced their social environment. 84% of responders reported that including a fifth year for residency is more effective. Conclusion: our survey results indicate that students are generally satisfied with the quality of education they are receiving, there is some lack in equipment, and salaries are very low post graduation. Those issues addressed in this study will be the leading point for coming studies trying to investigate what are the reasons for such deficiencies and how they can be fixed.

Key words:
Physical therapy, Students, Satisfaction, 4th year

 

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