Journal of
the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NIGERIA SOCIETY OF PHYSIOTHERAPY
  • Abbreviation: J. Nig. Soc. Physiother.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 0331-3735
  • DOI: 10.5897/JNSP
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 62

Full Length Research Paper

Ergonomic evaluation and the predictors of occupation related musculoskeletal disorders among tailors in Enugu Metropolis

Echezona Nelson Dominic Ekechukwu
  • Echezona Nelson Dominic Ekechukwu
  • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. 2Occupational and Environmental Health Unit, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. 3LANCET Physiotherapy, Wellness and Research Centre, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Nwanneka Cynthia Okolo
  • Nwanneka Cynthia Okolo
  • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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Blessing Chiagozikam Atueyi
  • Blessing Chiagozikam Atueyi
  • Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 07 July 2021
  •  Accepted: 22 September 2021
  •  Published: 30 September 2021

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