Predisposing factors of chronic low back pain (CLBP) among sedentary office workers (SOW) in Nairobi, Kenya

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dc.contributor.advisorGurie, P
dc.contributor.authorMukandoli, Kumuntu
dc.contributor.otherDept. of Physiotherapy
dc.contributor.otherFaculty of Community and Health Sciences
dc.date.accessioned2013-07-09T08:04:55Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-07T10:29:44Z
dc.date.available2007/04/18 11:20
dc.date.available2007/04/18
dc.date.available2013-07-09T08:04:55Z
dc.date.available2024-11-07T10:29:44Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.descriptionMagister Scientiae (Physiotherapy) - MSc(Physio)en_US
dc.description.abstractChronic low back pain is a highly prevalent condition in industrialized nations. It is associated with activity limitations, disability, has significant economic impact on society and incurs personal cost. Today's working environment increasingly demands more time spent sitting due to computerization and other advances in technology. Sitting for hours without taking breaks may influence posture, and alignment of the lumbar spine. Therefore, it may influence low back pain. Kenya as a developing country has an increasing number of people involved in sedentary work. The aim of this study was to identify the predisposing factors of chronic low back pain among sedentary office workers in Nairobi. The main objectives were to establish the prevalence of chronc low back pain; to determine the possible predisposing factors of chronic low back pain and to determine the impact of chronic low back pain on work related quality of life among sedentary office workers in Nairobi, Kenya.en_US
dc.description.countrySouth Africa
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/19436
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.rights.holderUniversity of the Western Capeen_US
dc.subjectBackacheen_US
dc.subjectTreatmenten_US
dc.subjectKenyaen_US
dc.subjectNairobien_US
dc.subjectPreventionen_US
dc.titlePredisposing factors of chronic low back pain (CLBP) among sedentary office workers (SOW) in Nairobi, Kenyaen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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