The effects of a back education programme among employees at an industrial setting in Cape Town, South Africa

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2008

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University of the Western Cape

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of a back education programme on biomechanical knowledge, back beliefs, the occurrence of LBP, disability, and work loss among employees at an industrial setting in Cape Town, South Africa. Furthermore, the study sought to determine the perceptions of back education that are held by industrial employees.

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Magister Scientiae (Physiotherapy) - MSc(Physio)

Keywords

Back education programme, Biomechanical knowledge, Back beliefs, Low back pain myths, Low back pain misconceptions, Biopsychosocial back education, Cognitive-behavioural education, Industrial setting

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