Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are a common problem among healthcare workers, with nurses at the highest risk of developing them. "I research the prevalence and most common work-related musculoskeletal problems among mid-level nurses and medical technicians in hospitals, as well as the connection between physical activity, knowledge, and observance of ergonomic and biomechanical principles and the incidence of these problems. I also researched the role of physiotherapists and their involvement in training secondary nurses and medical technicians," explained the student. She added that the incidence of musculoskeletal problems is high. Although more than half of the respondents were familiar with the principles above, they found that most do not regularly follow them at work. Most of the respondents are also not regularly physically active. "Preventive measures must therefore relate to ergonomics and the promotion of regular physical activity, where physiotherapists play an important role as health promoters."

Nurses are ranked among the professions most at risk for the development of musculoskeletal problems, with the highest prevalence. "The most common parts of the body, where the interviewed mid-level nurses and medical technicians most often experience work-related musculoskeletal problems, are the lumbosacral part of the spine, followed by the shoulder girdle and the cervical part of the spine," explains the student. She goes on to say that in the research, respondents who do not engage in physical activity or exercise regularly have the most problems.

"It is crucial that they are actively involved in the health promotion process at the workplace. Employees often do not follow the principles related to avoiding forward bending. They do not keep their shoulders and pelvis in a straight line during lifting and shifting activities, do not avoid twisting and bending of the back, and do not tense the abdominal muscles before exertion, which causes pain in the lumbar spine. "Pain in the shoulder girdle and neck occurs when you frequently work with your hands above shoulder height, stretching your arms, working on a long handle, and not keeping your head in a raised and upright position while lifting and moving patients," warns Tanja Kramer. He also believes that nurses working in hospitals should be better informed about the importance and benefits of regular physical activity and exercise and should be encouraged to do so, where physiotherapists play an essential role in health promotion. "Physiotherapists play an important role in curation and prevention. By participating in training, they convey important information about the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal problems and encourage health promotion," he concludes.