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 Prevalence of Muscular Skeletal Disorders among Qualified Dental Assistants

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 3490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Ohlendorf ◽  
Yvonne Haas ◽  
Antonia Naser ◽  
Jasmin Haenel ◽  
Laura Maltry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Musculoskeletal System ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Affected Area ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Skeletal Disorders ◽  
Dental Assistants ◽  
Very High ◽  
Dental Work

The occupation of dental assistants (DAs) involves many health risks of the musculoskeletal system due to static and prolonged work, which can lead to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of MSDs in DAs in Germany. Methods: For this purpose, an online questionnaire analyzed 406 (401 female participants and 5 male participants, 401w/5m) DAs. It was based on the Nordic Questionnaire (lifetime, 12-month, and seven-day MSDs’ prevalence separated into neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, upper back, lower back, hip, knee, and ankle), and occupational and sociodemographic questions as well as questions about specific medical conditions. Results: 98.5% of the participants reported complaints of at least one body region in their lives, 97.5% reported at least one complaint in the last 12 months and 86.9% affirmed at least one complaint in the last seven days. For lifetime, 12-month and seven-day prevalence, the neck was the region that was most affected followed by the shoulder, the upper back and the lower back. Conclusion: The prevalence of MSDs among German (female) DAs was very high. The most affected area is the neck, followed by the shoulder, the lower back, and the upper back. It, therefore, seems necessary to devote more attention to ergonomics at the working practice of DAs as well in education and in dental work.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Disorders Symptoms among Taiwanese Bakery Workers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
pp. 2960
Author(s):  
Yi-Lang Chen ◽  
Yan-Ting Zhong ◽  
Bang-Nan Liou ◽  
Chih-Chuan Yang
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Ulnar Deviation ◽  
Left Wrist ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Shoulder Disorders ◽  
The Right

In this study, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was administered to a valid sample of 81 Taiwanese bakery workers to explore their discomfort or symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and identify the risk factors. Wrist postures were also examined during 3 typical dough operations (kneading, rolling, and rounding) by using an electrogoniometer. The prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort in any part of the body in the past year among the respondents was 93.0%, with the highest prevalence of 66.3% and 51.8% in the hands/wrists (right and left), followed by the prevalence of 50.6% and 45.8% in the shoulders (right and left) and the lower back (48.2%), respectively. The results also revealed that during the 3 dough processing operations, the workers’ wrist movements in specific operations were close to the recommended limits suggested in previous studies, especially the ulnar deviation and palm flexion of the right wrist during dough kneading and the radial deviation of the left wrist during dough rolling and rounding. The study findings can be used to explain why the bakers self-report a high proportion of wrist and shoulder disorders and can also serve as a reference for task rearrangement and redesign.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN WILLIAM FLEXION EXERCISE PADA KASUS NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH (LOW BACK PAIN)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rini Widarti
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Routine Activities ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
The World ◽  
The Right ◽  
The City

Indonesia is one of the developing countries in the world, it is shown by the increasing number of industries that grow from time to time. Solo Baru is one of the areas in the city of Sukoharjo which recently experienced a very rapid growth. The modern lifestyle adopted by the majority of Indonesian society makes it possible for a disorder of work-related diseases such as routine activities in the printing book of Ar Risalah Cipta Media  like a sitting position, long standing and excessive activities with a non-ergonomic position to the factor of back pain or better known as low back pain, this can be a serious problem if you do not get the right services and counseling. Method of Implementation: lectures and demontration. Conclusion: the employees at the printing book Ar Risalah Cipta Media  understand the procedure of treating lower back pain and understand the bad effect if lower back pain is not handled properly which will have an impact on body productivity in work. 

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.

scholarly journals Knowledge of computer ergonomics and incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among students of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 323-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepika Bisht ◽  
Rupa Bakhshi
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
The Body ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Work Behavior ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Engineering And Technology ◽  
Technology College

Each year, thousands of individuals are diagnosed with an illness directly related to poorly designed workstations, and among these are Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). MSDs are the repeated trauma and deterioration of the tissues, joint, tendons, and nerves that affect the muscles and supporting structures of the body, caused by the work nature or by an employee’s working environment (Bernard 1997). The prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD‘s) is increasing among Computer users throughout the world. Approximately 76% of Computer professionals from India reported musculoskeletal discomfort in various epidemiological studies. So, the present study was undertaken to study computer/laptop use pattern and knowledge of related ergonomic practices among students of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, India and to assess the prevalence and magnitude of computer/laptop use related MSDs among students. 120 students pursuing post-graduation were selected randomly from the four different disciplines namely College of Agriculture, College of Agriculture Engineering and Technology, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities and College of Home Science of PAU. Results revealed that majority of the respondents were in the age group of 26-27 years. They were using computer/laptop for 3-4 years, for 3-4 hours daily and they used to sit in bed while working on computer/laptop. Majority of the respondents had some knowledge about the importance of work behavior while using computer/laptop. Most of the total respondents felt pain in the neck (88.32%), lower back (75.00%), mid back (73.33%) and upper back (72.50%) while working on computer/laptop. Overall bodily fatigue or tiredness, shoulder or back pain/stiffness and headache during or after working on the computer were the major symptoms as reported by respondents

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.

Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Discomfort Among Workers in a Medical Manufacturing Facility

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Athirah Yusof ◽  
Nurul Shahida Mohd Shalahim
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Body Parts ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Manufacturing Facility ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Three Body

Medical manufacturing has shown great growth potential in Malaysia, and this sector has created numerous jobs for both local and foreign workers. The workers involved in this industry are exposed to ergonomic risk factors, which lead to discomfort in different body parts. Despite the numerous studies on occupational hazards and the prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs), little is known about the prevalence of WMSDs for workers working in the medical manufacturing facility, especially in Malaysia. Thus, the main objective of this study is to identify the prevalence of WMSDs among workers in the selected medical manufacturing industry in Malaysia. Structured interviews using Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) were conducted among 10 male workers (mean age of 44 ± 10.83 years, age range of 24–55 years, and working experience range of <1–27 years). The results indicate that the workers experienced the highest discomfort in three body parts; (1) lower back, (2) shoulders, and (3) upper back. The discomfort felt by the workers was 74.36%, 8.96% and 5.52% in the lower back, shoulders, and upper back, respectively. The findings of this study will provide an insight that could be useful for managers and occupational safety, and health officers in the medical manufacturing industry to prevent WMSDs.

scholarly journals Work-related ergonomic study among egg sellers- a study carried out West Garo Hills, Meghalaya

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-259
Author(s):  
Ranima Saikia
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
The Body ◽  
Hilly Terrain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Sitting Posture ◽  
Work Station ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Egg Shells ◽  
Garo Hills

The study has investigated the drudgery index and the musculoskeletal discomfort perceived by the respondents engaged in activities related to selling of eggs in the hilly terrain of West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. Findings reveal that cleaning of eggs is most drudgery prone compared to other activities they perform. The activity demands the use of small muscles and continuous movement of the hand at wrist level while holding and cleaning the eggs by using paper/cloth. The activity of cleaning also demands more attention to avoid loss, as egg shells are more fragile. Moreover, the sellers felt discomfort at the mid back, lower back and buttocks due to prolong sitting posture they adopt and due to twisting of the body to reach the items kept at the sides and back. Thus, designing of functional work station is the need for this group of sellers so as to reduce the drudgery level to eliminate musculoskeletal disorders.

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.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in highway sanitary workers

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Happiness Anulika Aweto ◽  
Oluwatoyosi Babatunde Owoeye ◽  
Korede Sunday Adegbite
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Body Part ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Gradual Onset ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Low Prevalence

Background: Highway sanitary workers are exposed to various health hazards in the course of duty. This study investigated the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among highway sanitary workers in Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Lagos, Nigeria.Method: Two hundred fifty highway sanitary workers (46 males and 204 females) of LAWMA selected from four Local Government Areas of Lagos State, Nigeria completed a 26-item questionnaire that collected information on WMSDs.Results: The 12-month prevalence of WMSDs among the workers was 24.8%. The most commonly affected body part was the lower back (22.0%). Thirty-seven (59.7%) of the respondents reported gradual onset of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) while 25 (40.3%) reported sudden onset. The mean years of working experience was 3.22 + 0.23 years with 111 (44.4%) of the respondents having worked for 4 years and 7 (2.8%) having worked for 1year. The three major job risk factors identified were: continuing to work when injured (87.2%), working in the same position for long periods (53.6%) and lifting heavy materials (52.4%). Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient analysis showed that there were significant relationships between prevalence of WMSDs and age (r = 0.42, p = 0.001*) and years on the job (r = 0.17, p = 0.01*).Conclusion: There was a low prevalence of WMSDs among highway sanitary workers of LAWMA. The most commonly affected body part was the lower back. Increasing age and years of working experience are significant factors that can contribute to the development of WMSDs among these workers.

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