Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy - Department of Basic Science

Preparatory school teachers represent an occupational group among which there appears to be prone to work related musculoskeletal disorder but its prevalence among teachers in Egypt has not been reported. This study was conducted to investigate work related musculoskeletal disorders among preparatory governmental school teachers in selected schools in Cairo, Egypt in the previous 12 months. Convenience sample of 200 preparatory school teachers were selected from governmental schools in Cairo, Egypt with mean of age (35.9±3.34) years, those chosen teachers were asked to answer modified nordic questionnaire which asses musculoskeletal disorder due to their work in last 12 months. Reported 12-month prevalence of work related to musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian preparatory school teachers were 96%. Prevalence was significantly higher in females than males in neck and back injuries and in upper limb injury. The neck and back (83.5%) was the most commonly affected parts. Standing for long periods of time and high workload were significantly related to upper limb, lower limb, neck and back injury. There were 81.1% not take any day with sick leave in spite of their injury. Conclusion: the prevalence of work related musculoskeletal disorders among preparatory school teachers in selected schools in Cairo, Egypt is high as the most values reported for their counterparts around the world

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