MUSCULOSKELETAL SYMPTOMS AMONG BANK OFFICE WORKERS: TWO YEARS FOLLOW-UP SURVEY

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (04) ◽  
pp. 1450018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghorbanali Mohammadi
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Injury ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Individual

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) represent one of the leading causes of occupational injury and disability in the developed and industrially developing countries. The economic loss due to such disorders is high and affects not only the individual but also the organization and the society as a whole. The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence rate of musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) among employees of the bank office sectors and also identifying majors factors associated with symptoms in the study population in the city of Kerman, Iran. Between 2008 and 2009, 324 (224 male and 100 female) bank office workers was interviewed individually in a private one-on-one interview. A modified version of the nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ) and cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire (CMDQ) translated into Farsi by the author was used in this study. The response rate of questionnaire was 68% (152 male and 61 female). The highest prevalence of symptoms were found for male and female upper back, female Hip/Buttocks and neck, and female lower back (62%). The highest prevalence of symptoms was found for female neck, upper back and lower back. Finding indicated that females have been experiencing more complaints than males. The prevalence of MSS among targeted population occurred in high rate.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Self-Reported Work-related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Software Employees in Hyderabad, India

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-73
Author(s):  
Madhubabu Kothapalli
Keyword(s):  
Work Performance ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Shoulder Region ◽  
Pain Prevalence ◽  
Software Professionals

Background: This study has been carried out to analyze the prevalence of self-reported work-related musculoskeletal symptoms among software professionals and to utilize the findings to design an effective preventive interventional program for WRMSDs. Subjects & Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive data analysis was done among 665 software employees both male and female from various companies in Q city Tech Park, Hyderabad. Data collected with “Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire” (CMDQ). Results: A total of 640 subjects were eligible for this study. Prevalence of WRMSDs to be 67%. The most common sites of reported symptoms are neck (65.0%), upper back (56.4%), lower back (62.6%), right shoulder (41.4%), left shoulder (35.4%) and right thigh (41.4%). Women were more likely to report symptoms in neck, lower back and both shoulder region than men (p<0.05). Discomforts in neck, lower back and right shoulder are greatly shown impact on work performance. Conclusion: WRMSDs are highly prevalent is software professionals and women at more risk than men. These findings indicate the need for more attention to WRMSDs and design of effective preventive strategies. Keywords: musculoskeletal pain, Prevalence, software professionals, work related musculoskeletal disorders.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: Psychological and Physical Risk Factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (17) ◽  
pp. 9361
Author(s):  
K. Saraswathi Krishnan ◽  
Gunasunderi Raju ◽  
Omar Shawkataly
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Left Shoulder ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Purpose—This study aimed to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of MSD pain in various anatomical regions among nurses. Method—A cross-sectional study involving a self-administered questionnaire by registered nurses with clinical experience. Data was collected using convenience sampling after obtaining informed consent. The results were drawn from a total of 300 nurses. Results—The nurses presented with occasional mental exhaustion (44.3%) and often physical exhaustion (44.0%). Almost all (97.3%) the nurses complained of having work-related pain during the last 12 months. Body parts with the most pain were the lower back (86.7%), ankles (86.7%), neck (86.0%), shoulders (85.0%), lower legs (84.7%) and upper back (84.3%). The pain frequency was rated as occasional pain for the neck and upper back, pain was often felt for the rest of the parts. Nurses complained of severe pain in the lower back (19.7%), right shoulder (29.7%) and left shoulder (30.3%). The frequency of having musculoskeletal symptoms in any body region was increased with age, lower education level, female gender, high BMI, job tenure and lifestyle. Conclusions—Nurses’ WRMSD complaints should be taken seriously to curb further risk and musculoskeletal hazards.

scholarly journals Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Loggers in the Ark-La-Tex Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-176
Author(s):  
Rodriguez ◽  
Casanova ◽  
Levin ◽  
Gimeno Ruiz de Porras ◽  
Douphrate
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Environmental Conditions ◽  
Lower Extremities ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Personal Risk ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Personal Risk Factors

Background: The U.S. logging sector is among the most dangerous industrial sectors, with high fatality and non-fatal injury rates. Limited research has addressed work-related musculoskeletal disorders among logging machine operators (LMOs). The purpose of this study was to estimate the 12-month prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and the associated work-related risk factors among LMOs in the Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas (Ark-La-Tex) logging region.Methods: A self-administered 93-item questionnaire with six different sections: (1) demographics, (2) lifestyle and medical background, (3) work experience, (4) job training, (5) occupational heat-related stress, and (6) occupational injuries and MSS was administered to LMOs (n = 88) using Qualtrics Mobile Survey Software®. Poisson regression models were used to estimate crude prevalence ratios (PR), adjusted PR [aPR], and corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95% CI).Results: Regarding organizational, ergonomic, and handling equipment occupational factors and 12-month MSS prevalence, the adjusted model controlled for age, BMI, smoking status, and drinking status. For organizational, the most problematic factors for the lower back were performing a task over and over (63.2%) and working very fast, for short periods (60.0%). For ergonomics, the most problematic factor for the lower extremities was awkward or cramped conditions (58.1%) and for the lower back was bending/twisting back awkward (55.9%). Last, for handling equipment, the most problematic for both the lower back and lower extremities was handling or grasping small objects (57.1%).Conclusion: Our findings revealed associations between work-related MSS and specific job factors (e.g., organizational, ergonomic, handling equipment, etc.), extreme environmental conditions or environmental, and personal risk factors. In particular, study findings suggest lower back and lower extremities MSS are associated with the a majority of job-related risk factors, lower extremities with extreme environmental conditions, and neck and upper back with personal risk factors.

The Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain of Dental Workers Employed in Slovenia

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (9) ◽  
pp. 461-469
Author(s):  
Darija Šćepanović ◽  
Tina Klavs ◽  
Ivan Verdenik ◽  
Čedomir Oblak
Keyword(s):  
Working Environment ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Prevalence Of Pain ◽  
General Dentists ◽  
The Right ◽  
Dental Assistants ◽  
Dental Work

Work-related musculoskeletal (MS) disorders are considered one of the most frequent occupational diseases among dental workers. Dental work consists of static, demanding tasks that involve repeated gripping of small-sized instruments. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of MS pain, the areas of pain, and the risk factors for MS pain in dental workers. A self-administrated questionnaire was used as a data collection instrument for dental workers who voluntarily responded to the invitation. To determine the prevalence and severity location of MS pain, the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire was administered among 87 dental workers, with a total of 79.8%, who reported at least one MS complaint. MS pain occurred in 82.6% of general dentists, 75.0% of dental specialists, 66.7% of dental assistants, and 33.3% of dental technicians. Pain most frequently occurred in the neck (60.7%), upper back (52.4%), right shoulder (44.0%), lower back (41.7%), hips/buttocks (29.8%), and the right wrist (23.8%). The prevalence of pain among dental workers could be reduced by ergonomic working environment, regular breaks, maintenance of health, and performing specific exercises designed to dental workers.

scholarly journals Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Saudi orthopedic surgeons: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Omar A. Al-Mohrej ◽  
Amani K. Elshaer ◽  
Sahar S. Al-Dakhil ◽  
AlBraa I. Sayed ◽  
Seham Aljohar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgeons ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Introduction Studies have addressed the issue of increasing prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) pain among different occupations. However, contributing factors to MSK pain have not been fully investigated among orthopaedic surgeons. Thus, this study aimed to approximate the prevalence and predictors of MSK pain among Saudi orthopaedic surgeons working in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study using an electronic survey was conducted in Riyadh. The questionnaire was distributed through email among orthopaedic surgeons in Riyadh hospitals. Standardized Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms were used. Descriptive measures for categorical and numerical variables were presented. Student’s t-test and Pearson’s χ2 test were used. The level of statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. Results The response rate was 80.3%, with a total number of 179 of Saudi orthopaedic surgeons (173 males and six females). Of our sample, 67.0% of the respondents complained of having MSK pain. The most commonly reported MSK pain was lower back (74.0%), followed by neck (58.2%). Age and body mass index were implicated in the development of more than one type of MSK pain. Increased years of experience (≥ 6 years) was linked to shoulder/elbow, lower back, and hip/thigh pain. Smoking is widely associated with lower back pain development, whereas physicians who do not smoke and exercise regularly reported fewer pain incidences. Excessive bending and twisting during daily practice have been correlated with increased neck pain. Conclusion MSK pain was found to be common among Saudi orthopaedic surgeons. Further extensive research should be conducted to understand and analyze the risk factors involved and search for possible improvements to avoid further complications. However, ergonomics education during surgical training could be effective at modifying behaviors and reducing MSK pain manifestations.

scholarly journals Impact of 10-Min Daily Yoga Exercises on Physical and Mental Discomfort of Home-Office Workers During COVID-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 001872082110457
Author(s):  
Maria-Gabriela Garcia ◽  
Melany Estrella ◽  
Angie Peñafiel ◽  
Paul G. Arauz ◽  
Bernard J. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Program ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Mood Disturbance ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Yoga Group ◽  
Before And After

Objective Evaluate the effects of 10 min/day of yoga for 1 month on musculoskeletal discomfort and mood disturbance of home-office workers. Background The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to switch to teleworking. The abrupt change from an office setting to an improvised home-office may negatively affect the musculoskeletal and emotional health of workers. By providing mental and physical exercises, yoga may be effective in reducing adverse effects. Method Fifty-four participants (42 women, 12 men) followed a 1-month yoga program, while 40 participants (26 women, 14 men) continued with their common work routine. The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire was used to evaluate severity, interference with work and frequency of pain, and to obtain a total discomfort score for 25 body areas. Mood disturbance was evaluated with the Profile of Mood States questionnaire. Both groups completed both questionnaires, before and after the experimentation period. Results After 1 month, for the yoga group only, significant reductions were observed in the discomfort of eyes, head, neck, upper and lower back, right wrist, and hips/buttocks, as well as reductions in discomfort severity, frequency and interference for the neck, upper and lower back. Total mood disturbance was also significantly reduced for the yoga group only. No favorable changes occurred for the control group. Conclusion The yoga intervention program appears to reduce musculoskeletal discomfort and mood disturbance of home-office workers. Application Sedentary workers may benefit from 10 min/day of yoga during the workday to attenuate potential physical and emotional discomfort during the current pandemic and beyond.

scholarly journals FREQUENCY AND CONTINUITY OF WORK‐RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL SYMPTOMS FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS/STATYBOS DARBININKŲ GRIAUČIŲ IR RAUMENŲ PATOLOGIJOS DARBE DAŽNUMAS IR TĘSTINUMAS

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Wing Hong Fung ◽  
Vivian Wing-Yan Tam ◽  
Chi Ming Tam ◽  
Kang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptom ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Department Of Labor ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
Washington State Department

Regarding occupational health and safety, musculoskeletal problems are serious injuries which, however, are always neglected by most construction workers (Washington State Department of Labor and Industries 2007). Limited research has been recorded in work‐related musculoskeletal symptoms, especially in the construction industry. The aim of this paper is to study frequency and continuity of musculoskeletal symptoms for local construction workers. A questionnaire survey and structured interviews are conducted. It is found that the musculoskeletal symptom is common among most construction workers, practically in their upper extremities and lower back. All respondents reported that they had experienced of at least one musculoskeletal symptom in the 11 body locations including neck, shoulder, upper back, upper arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, lower back, hip, knee, and ankle. Recommendations to reduce problems occurred for work‐related musculoskeletal symptoms are also discussed. Santrauka Profesinės sveikatos ir darbų saugos atžvilgiu griaučių ir raumenų patologija yra rimta problema, į kurią daugelis statybos darbininkų nekreipia dėmesio. Atlikta nedaug tyrimų, susijusių su griaučių ir raumenų patologija darbe. Tai susiję su statybos sektoriais. Šio straipsnio tikslas – atlikti vietinių statybos darbininkų griaučių ir raumenų patologijos darbe dažnumo ir tęstinumo studiją. Atlikta darbininkų apklausa taikant anketas ir struktūriškai apibrėžtus pokalbius. Nustatyta, kad griaučių ir raumenų patologija yra įprasta daugeliui statybos darbininkų. Visi respondentai minėjo, kad yra patyrę mažiausiai vieną griaučių ir raumenų simptomą vienuolikoje kūno dalių: kakle, pečiuose, viršutinėje nugaros dalyje, viršutinėje rankų dalyje, alkūnėje, dilbyje, rieše, apatinėje nugaros dalyje, klubuose, keliuose ir kulkšnyje. Aptartos rekomendacijos, kaip sumažinti griaučių ir raumenų patologiją, susijusią su darbine veikla.

scholarly journals Nonfatal Occupational Injury Rates and Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Housekeeping Employees of a Hospital in Texas

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirtigandha Salwe ◽  
Shrawan Kumar ◽  
Joyce Hood
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Injury ◽  
Injury Rate ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Full Time Equivalent ◽  
Injury Rates ◽  
Hospital Employees ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Type Of Injury

Objectives. To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in hospital cleaners.Methods. Injury data on all hospital employees were extracted from occupational health records and compared. Additionally an interview-based modified Nordic Questionnaire (response rate 98.14%) was conducted.Results. The mean total injury rate for cleaners was 35.9 per 100 full-time equivalent (FTE), while that for other employees was 13.64 per 100 FTE. Slips/trips/falls and MMH contributed 4.39 and 2.37 per 100 FTE among cleaners and rest of the hospital employees, respectively. The most common type of injury was strain while the most common cause of injury was a striking object.Conclusion. The cleaners have higher injury rates and morbidity as compared to other employees of the hospital. The lower back was most commonly affected.

scholarly journals Frequency Of Low Back Pain and Other Associated Musculoskeletal Disorders In City Bus Conductors of Guwahati city, Assam, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 3876-3882
Author(s):  
Surajit Roy ◽  
◽  
Ujwal Bhattacharya ◽  
Kritica Boruah ◽  
Urvashi Bhattacharya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Guwahati City ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Bus Conductors

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort, especially low back pain (LBP) leads to substantial economic loss to individuals as well as to the community. Musculoskeletal disorders not only lead to loss of health but also loss of wealth. Bus conductors who are an important population in the community are at an increased risk of developing musculoskeletal symptoms. Their jobs involve prolonged standing and walking inside the bus for whole day which have been identified as risk factors for musculoskeletal discomfort. Materials and methods: A survey of 100 bus conductors from different bus routes between the age group of 20 to 50 years, having at least 1-year working history and standing for 5 h/day, was conducted in Guwahati city of Assam state. Those with a history of trauma, preexisting medical conditions, or musculoskeletal deformities were excluded. Prevalence of LBP was assessed using Oswestry disability low back Pain Questionnaire, musculoskeletal discomfort was assessed by using Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire. Mean, standard deviation and percentage was calculated for analysis. Result: The mean for Oswestry disability low back pain score is 23.26 and SD is ±9.8786. According to Oswestry disability LBP interpretation score it falls under 21- 40 percent- moderate disability. CMDQ scoring shows the mean SD is higher in lower back, neck and both the knees. The result of the study shows that bus conductors have a higher susceptibility to the back, neck and knees. Conclusion: The bus conductors work continuously for long periods and their severe workload results in the development of disability in lower back. The conductors suffer from MSD in different parts of their body, particularly the lower back, neck and both knees, regions which hinders their normal work activities. Thus, it can be concluded that the bus conductors are highly stressed in their occupation due to the hazardous working condition and work behaviour, which also affects their health and overall work performance. KEY WORDS: Low back pain, Musculoskeletal disorder, Work related musculoskeletal disorder, Bus conductors, Oswestry disability low back pain questionnaire, Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire.

Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Egyptian printing workers evidenced by using serum biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress, muscle injury, and collagen type I turnover

2020 ◽  
pp. 074823372097739
Author(s):  
Basma Hussein Mourad
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Serum Biomarkers ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Type I ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
Tissue Changes

Objective: Printing workers experience a high rate of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study aims to determine the prevalence of MSDs, estimate serum biomarkers denoting musculoskeletal tissue changes, and determine some individual risk factors for MSDs among Egyptian printing workers. Methods: Eighty-five male printing workers and 90 male administrative employees (control group) were recruited from a printing press in Giza. A validated version of the standardized Nordic questionnaire was used. Serum biomarkers of inflammation (interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and C-reactive protein (CRP)), cell stress or injury (malondialdehyde (MDA) and creatine kinase skeletal muscle (CK-MM)), and collagen metabolism (collagen-I carboxy-terminal propeptide (PICP) and type-I collagen cross-linked C-telopeptide (CTx)) were measured for all participants. Results: This study showed a significant ( p < 0.001) prevalence of the musculoskeletal symptoms (76.5%) and significant ( p < 0.001) elevation in the levels of all measured biomarkers among the printing workers (means ± SD: IL-1α = 1.55 ± 0.9, IL-1β = 1.53 ± 0.87, IL-6 = 1.55 ± 0.85, TNF-α = 4.9 ± 2.25, CRP = 6.78 ± 3.07, MDA = 3.41 ± 1.29, CK-MM = 132.47 ± 69.01, PICP = 103.48 ± 36.44, and CTx = 0.47 ± 0.16) when compared with their controls (prevalence: 34.4%; means ± SD: IL-1α = 0.88 ± 0.61, IL-1β = 0.96 ± 0.72, IL-6 = 1.03 ± 0.75, TNF-α = 2.56 ± 1.99, CRP = 2.36 ± 1.1, MDA = 0.85 ± 0.21, CK-MM = 53.48 ± 33.05, PICP = 56.49 ± 9.05, and CTx = 0.31 ± 0.06). Also, significant ( p < 0.001) positive strong associations were observed between age, body mass index (BMI), and the duration of employment with all measured biomarkers, where all correlation coefficients were >0.7. Conclusion: Printing workers suffer a high prevalence of work-related MSDs that might be related to some individual factors (age, BMI, and duration of employment). Consequently, preventive ergonomic interventions should be applied. Further studies should be done to elucidate the link between tissue changes and detected biomarkers to follow the initiation and progression of MSDs and study the effectiveness of curative interventions.

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