Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Associated Risk Factors among Pakistani Dental Practitioners: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 4

Impact of MSP and perceived causing factors and treatment options.

	Yes	No
Have you ever taken sick leave due to MSP?	360 (69.0)	162 (31.0)
Have you ever needed to seek medical treatment for your MSP?	498 (95.4)	24 (4.6)
In your opinion, does your WMSD prevent you from carrying out your daily activities?	426 (81.6)	96 (18.4)
In your opinion, is your WMSD caused by work in the dental clinic?	516 (98.9)	6 (1.1)
In your opinion, which of the following factors have played a role in causing your MSP?
Work posture	126 (24.1)
Type of dental procedure	9 (1.7)
Number of practice hours	63 (12.1)
Number of years practicing	282 (54.0)
Overall health	42 (8.0)
If yes, please specify the type of medical treatment:
Painkillers	213 (40.8)
Muscle relaxants	159 (30.5)
Physiotherapy	150 (28.7)