Musculoskeletal Disorders

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carisa Harris-Adamson ◽  
Stephen S. Bao ◽  
Bradley Evanoff
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Neck Disorders ◽  
Physical Exposures ◽  
And Control ◽  
Ergonomic Interventions

This chapter describes the nature and magnitude of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and their prevention and control. The incidence and severity of musculoskeletal disorders is described by body region and by occupation, and a conceptual model for the contributors and pathways to developing WRMSDs is described. Neck disorders and upper-extremity disorders as well as low back pain and lower-extremity disorders are described in detail, including evaluation, diagnosis, and prevention. Personal factors, physical exposures, and psychosocial stress that contribute to the development of WRMSDs are described. Ergonomic interventions to reduce or eliminate physical exposures are stressed as critically important preventive measures.

scholarly journals Assessment of Postural effect on Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Back Muscle Fatigue among the Goldsmiths of India

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Tirthankar Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Fatigue ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Trunk Muscles ◽  
Questionnaire Study ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Back Muscle ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Postural Effect

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) may be defined as injuries and disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage and spinal disc. This may occur due to improper physical work activities or appalling workplace conditions. Awkward or extreme postures are less efficient than posture keep joints near the center of their range of motion.Objective: The objective of the current study was to assessment of postural effect on work related musculoskeletal disorders and back muscle fatigue among the goldsmiths of India.Methods: In this current study, the experiment was performed on 100 male goldsmiths. A detailed questionnaire study on discomfort feeling was done and analysis of body posture by Rapid Upper Limb Assessment was done to evaluate the work stress during their job. Electromyographic activity was collected from ten major trunk muscles sites which consist of right and left muscle.Result: From the analysis, it was revealed that musculoskeletal disorders were the major problem of the goldsmiths. Moreover questionnaire study revealed that most of the workers were affected by pain at Neck (80%), Low back (91%), Wrist (45%), Shoulder (20%). Decreased in RMS and MedF of all the ten major trunk muscles were observed at the end of the every work cycle, which indicating that muscular fatigue was induced by the Gold Smiths tasks.Conclusion: From this study it can be concluded that the goldsmiths are working in awkward and forward bending postures for prolonged period of time with the potential risks of musculoskeletal disorders primarily affecting the low-back and neck region of the body. This can be attributed by the improper design of the workstation.

scholarly journals Is Repetitive Workload a Risk Factor for Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders in Surgical Device Mechanics? A Cross-Sectional Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Lotter ◽  
Tobias Lieb ◽  
Viktor Breul ◽  
Jochen Molsner
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Dash Score ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Surgical Device ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
And Control

To assess the prevalence of upper extremity work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among surgical device mechanics compared to a control group, a total of 70 employees were included and assigned to three occupational groups (grinders, packers, and control). Personal factors, work exposure, manual skill, and complaints were assessed by two self-administered questionnaires and an industry test. WMSDs were diagnosed in a standardised clinical examination. The two-one-sided t-tests (TOST) procedure was used to test the clinical equivalence of the respective grinding and packaging groups vs. the control group in terms of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score. Thirty-nine study participants (56%) experienced at least one WMSD at the elbow, forearm, and/or wrist, mainly with signs of epicondylitis and nerve entrapment at the medial elbow. The risk of grinders developing upper extremity WMSD was about 2.5-times higher and packers had an 8.6-fold higher risk of a clinically relevant DASH > 29 compared to the control group. However, these differences were not statistically significant. The groups were also proven to be clinically equivalent in terms of DASH score. Surgical device mechanics do not seem to have worse DASH values or be at higher risk of upper limb WMSDs compared to a control group. This is the first study to analyse and compare different workplaces in this industry that are also common in other industries.

scholarly journals Predictors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Commercial Minibus Drivers in Accra Metropolis, Ghana

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. K. Abledu ◽  
E. B. Offei ◽  
G. K. Abledu
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Ankle Pain ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

Background. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among a sample of commercial minibus drivers in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. Methods. The participating drivers (n=148) were recruited from various lorry terminals and assessed by using a semistructured questionnaire that included the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Results. Of the 148 drivers, 116 (78.4%) reported having WMSDs during the previous 12 months. The prevalence of the various WMSD domains was low back pain (58.8%), neck pain (25%), upper back pain (22.3%), shoulder pain (18.2%), knee pain (14.9%), ankle pain (9.5%), wrist pain (7.4%), elbow pain (4.7%), and hip/thigh pain (2.7%). Multiple logistic regression analysis adjusted for possible confounders showed that less physical activity (OR = 4.9; 95% CI = 1.5–16.5; P=0.010), driving more than 12 hours per day (OR = 2.9; 95% CI = 1.1–7.8; P=0.037), and driving at least 5 days per week (OR = 3.7; 95% CI = 1.4–9.4; P=0.007) were significantly associated with WMSDs among this cohort of drivers. Conclusion. These modifiable factors may be targets for preventive strategies to reduce the incidence of WMSDs among occupational minibus drivers in Ghana.

Low cost ergonomic interventions to reduce risk factors for work related musculoskeletal disorders during dairy farming

Work ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 64 (2) ◽  
pp. 195-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Mokarami ◽  
Sakineh Varmazyar ◽  
Reza Kazemi ◽  
Sayed Mohammad Taghavi ◽  
Lorann Stallones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Dairy Farming ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Reduce Risk ◽  
Ergonomic Interventions

ERGONOMIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE HANDLING OF FIBRE INSULATOR SHEETS CUTTING

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Loo Huck-Soo ◽  
Nor Hayati Saad ◽  
Amirul Abdul Rashid ◽  
Noriah Yusoff ◽  
Mohd. Ridhwan Mohammed Redza
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Manufacturing Plant ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Back Rest

This paper gives emphasis to an ergonomics study conducted in a fibre insulation bay of a medium-sized air handler manufacturing plant. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and other health problems in the fibre insulator sheets cutting operations were closely looked into. Unstructured interviews were initially conducted to uncover the underlying problems, while Direct Observation (DO) and Participative Assessment (PA) methods were utilized to identify ergonomics risk factors. Ergonomics interventions by means of real life experiments were implemented. These included 1) providing semi leather gloves to replace cotton hand gloves, 2) providing plastic chairs with back rest for occasional sitting, and 3) installing a fiberglass rolling mechanism for fiberglass cutting on table top. Post survey incorporating both DO and PA methods was subsequently conducted to gauge its effectiveness in minimizing work-related musculoskeletal disorders and other health problems. This action-oriented study finally produced fruitful results which includedinsignificant low back pain and legs ache, minimized hand irritation sensations, relieved tiredness of operators, reduced nose irritation, eye itchiness, sore throat and dizziness. 

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