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Correlates of Injury-forced Work Reduction for Massage Therapists and Bodywork Practitioners
Gary Blau1, Christopher Monos, Ed Boyer
1Human Resource Management Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork
|September 4, 2013
Summary
Massage therapists and bodywork practitioners face injury-forced work reduction (IFWR). Both physical and mental exhaustion, alongside costs like continuing education, significantly contribute to IFWR in this profession.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Psychology
Background:
- Injury-forced work reduction (IFWR) is prevalent among massage therapists and bodywork practitioners (M&Bs).
- Limited research exists on the demographic, attitudinal, and perceptual factors associated with IFWR in M&Bs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if accumulated costs and exhaustion levels predict IFWR in M&Bs.
- To test if demographic and work attitude variables influence IFWR.
Main Methods:
- An online survey collected data from 2,079 M&Bs.
- Stepwise regression analysis was employed to test the predictive impact of variable sets on IFWR.
Main Results:
- Both accumulated costs and exhaustion significantly predicted IFWR, supporting the study hypotheses.
- Physical and work exhaustion were the most significant correlates of IFWR.
- Being female, longer practice duration, and higher continuing education costs were also associated with IFWR.
Conclusions:
- While the sample reported lower exhaustion and IFWR, both exhaustion types positively impact IFWR.
- Strategies to mitigate IFWR include adequate rest between sessions, varied techniques, and managing continuing education costs.
