%0 Journal Article
%T The prevalence of osteoarthritic symptoms of the hands amongst female massage therapists
%A Heinmari Kruger
%A Nicolette Nadene Houreld
%A Valencia Khumalo
%J -
%D 2017
%X Background: Numerous occupations increase one's risk of developing osteoarthritis. Massage therapists rely heavily on their hands and cumulative hand strain injuries that occur whilst performing a massage may lead to the development of osteoarthritic symptoms. Females are at greater risk of developing osteoarthritis. Furthermore age weight, genetic predisposition; working years, working hours as well as body mass index all increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis.
%K This study sought to investigate the prevalence of osteoarthritic symptoms of the hands amongst female massage therapists
%K as well as to establish both an average age of symptomatic onset and whether their daily work productivity was influenced.
%U https://www.ajol.info/index.php/hsa/article/view/159804