Ergonomic Analysis of Movement Retraining of Computer Users: A Pilot Study

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (11) ◽  
pp. 437-437
Author(s):  
William A. Pereira ◽  
Pat Tittiranonda ◽  
Stephen R. Burastero
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Computer Users ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Video Motion Analysis ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Ergonomic Analysis

Two groups of movement retrained computer users with prior computer-related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders underwent qualitative orthogonal video motion analysis. Ergonomic analysis of subjects' computer use habits suggests that movement retraining may decrease risk factors for work related musculoskeletal disorders and therefore warrants further study.

scholarly journals Association of work related risk factors on the development of the neck and upper extremity pain among adult and middle aged population - A survey based analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 588-595
Author(s):  
Aarthi Muthukumar ◽  
Karthik Ganesh Mohanraj ◽  
Hima Sandeep A
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Moderate Amount ◽  
Aged Population ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Related Risk ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

The aim of the study is to create awareness about neck and upper extremity pain caused by work related risk factors. Work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are defined as injuries or disorders of musculoskeletal tissues associated with workplace related risk factors. Work related musculoskeletal disorders are also known as cumulative trauma disorders, repetitive strain injuries or overuse injuries. Work related musculoskeletal disorders of the neck are more common among people who spend a great deal of time using computers. Musculoskeletal disorders are the most common causes of long term sick leave and disability pension in several industrial countries. A questionnaire was created with a set of 19 questions related to their type of occupation, amount of stress, any musculoskeletal disorders due to stress, and about the awareness of musculoskeletal disorders. 100 random participants of adults and middle aged population were selected for the study. Random sampling method was done. The participants were asked to fill the questionnaire in an online site using Google forms. The results were collected and statistically analyzed. 22% of the participants have heavy work stress and 36% have moderate amount of work stress. 12% of the participants experience neck or upper extremity pain very often which is followed by 24% experiencing it often. 63% of the respondents agree with the fact that a small walk every 40 minutes between work will reduce work related neck or upper extremity pain. This survey aims in creating awareness among people about work related risk factors on the development of neck and upper extremity pain in the adult and middle aged population.

scholarly journals REPETITION AS A RISK FACTOR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonja Pavlovic-Veselinovic
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Repetitive Work ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Repetitive Strain

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are becoming a major problem in world economy. There is many and various risk factors that contribute to their development. Repetitive work is one of the most important risk factor. In this paper is described the body's response to repetitive strain, existing methods for evaluation/ quantification of repetition as risk factor for musculoskeletal disorders. The author proposes a new multidimensional scale for rating the level of risk of repetitive work, which may be useful in the risk assessment of the workplace. Key words: ergonomics, work related musculoskeletal disorders, risk assessment.

scholarly journals Determining the musculoskeletal disorders as the most common work-related injuries, especially in the crafts using the OCRA evaluation method

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gh Halvani ◽  
H Fallah ◽  
R Jafari Nodoushan ◽  
A Haji hosseini ◽  
H Fallah zadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
The Body ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Demographic Questionnaire ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Ergonomic Risk Factors

Introduction: The condition of work in handloom weaving industries cause musculoskeletal (MSDS) disorders which are the most prevailing professional problem among weavers. The aim of this research was to determine ergonomic risk factors in the occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders. Method: The present study was done through descriptive cross-section method to assess the risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the weavers. Our data collection tools were: demographic questionnaire, job Nordic questionnaire and body map prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders to decide the rate of symptoms. Then, we took film from handloom weavers while wearing to know the condition of their bodies. After reviewing the films, the posture marks was assigned to each duty using the Ergo Intelligence software. At the end, data were analyzed via one-way ANOVA and T-test using SPSS ver.20. Results: The results showed that the most frequent incidence of pain in different organs of the body during last year belonged to neck and shoulder. The average OCRA was 3.65.This indicated that most of the handloom weavers (64.4%) are at high risk. Conclusion: According to the re According to the results of OCRA indices, weavers are at high risk for musculoskeletal injuries, indicating their poor working environment and working conditions, indicating the need for corrective actions.

scholarly journals Evaluation and management of chronic work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the distal upper extremity

2000 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Piligian ◽  
Robin Herbert ◽  
Michael Hearns ◽  
Jonathan Dropkin ◽  
Paul Landsbergis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
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