Introduction:

Ergonomic risk and work stress, in addition to other aspects impact on worker health, performance and productivity depend on the state of health.

Objectives:

The objective of this study is to determine the level of ergonomic risk and occupational stress of the physiotherapists who works at Clinicas Hospital.

Materials and methods:

Observational, descriptive cross-sectional study, with a sample of 49 physiotherapists, not probabilistic for convenience.

Results:

of 49 professionals, 32 are women and 17 are men. The average age 36.7 ± 9.8. The average of years working at the institution is 8 years. 67% of physical therapists have level 4, high risk and 33% have level 5, very high risk. Regarding the stress level, 78% have a low level.

Conclusion:

The ergonomic risk found is between high and very high, requiring immediate intervention to avoid musculoskeletal injuries and subsequent physical disability for professional skills.

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