Introduction: LBP is the most common cause of activity restriction and work absence in much parts of the world, putting a heavy financial burden on people. This study is aimed at determining the management practices and the knowledge and utilization of physiotherapy services among commercial motorcycle riders in Nnewi north. It is very essential with the long-term objective of increasing the level of knowledge of physiotherapy and promote its utilization among motorcycle riders and general public. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study that involved commercial motorcycle riders that ply within the four major villages of Nnewi town in Nnewi-North local government area of Anambra state. An interviewer based semi-structured questionnaire was administered to the respondents at their muster points. Results: One hundred and fifty-four riders were recruited and all were male. 76% of the respondent for their low back pain is pain relief (drugs) such as Paracetamol 15.6%, while 44.2% of the respondent used drugs unknown to them, 19.5% reported that only stretching was their home management for their pain, majority 96.8% had never utilized their services, most 68.8% accepted to utilize it if the need arises. Conclusion: Our study suggests that only few riders sought proper medical care for their low back pain. Majority chose over-the-counter medications while others went for other home management for pain such as stretching, use of ointments etc. Also, most of the riders lack a good knowledge of physiotherapy and their roles in pain management. Although, majority had never utilized their services, most accepted to utilize it if the need arises.
Introduction: LBP is the most common cause of activity restriction and work absence in much parts of the world, putting a heavy financial burden on people. This study aims at determining the prevalence and exposure to risk factors associated with low back pain (LBP) among commercial bike riders within Nnewi-North Local Government Area of Anambra state. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study that involved commercial motorcycle riders that ply within the four major villages of Nnewi town in Nnewi-North local government area of Anambra state. An interviewer based semi-structured questionnaire was administered to the respondents at their muster points. Results: One hundred and fifty-four riders were recruited and all were male. The prevalence of LBP was 25%. LBP was highest among riders between ages of 26-36years. There was significant association linking age and marital status to low back pain (LBP) with p-values of 0.001 and 0.013 respectively. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that low back pain is very common among this population and has led to both mild, moderate and severe functional disabilities to the riders. This study also demonstrated the exposure of the riders to some risk factors of LBP. Adequate public awareness, education and use of ergonomics would help in the reduction of this problem.
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