scholarly journals Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorder among College Students in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic - An Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 214-219
Author(s):  
Saumya P. Prajapati ◽  
Alpa Purohit
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptom ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Online Classes ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
High Prevalence

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are defined as disorders and/or injuries that affect muscles, tendons, skeleton, cartilage, ligaments and nerves. Due to Covid-19, educational institutions were shut down which led to dependency on online classes. Due to decreased physical activity and spending more time on electronic devices in incorrect postures may lead to musculoskeletal disorders. Purpose of study: To find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among college students during Covid-19 pandemic to help students know the most prone body areas for musculoskeletal discomfort so as to plan for ergonomic modification and for uplifting musculoskeletal health. Methodology: A ‘Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire’ was filled by 250 college students by means of Google forms. Statistical analysis was done using Microsoft Excel 2007. Results: Among 250 students 64.4% had at least one musculoskeletal symptom in the previous year. The affection was in Lower back (38%), Neck (36.4%), Shoulder (27.20%), Upper back (22%), Knee (13.60%), Wrist (13.20%), Ankle (12.40%), Elbow (6.80%), Hip (6.40%). Conclusion: This study concluded that due to increased screen-time on electronic devices during COVID-19 led to high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (64.4%) in college students. The highest musculoskeletal disorder was found in Lower back region (38%). Key words: Musculoskeletal disorder, College students, COVID-19.

scholarly journals Association between Psychosocial Factors and the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Internship Doctors in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.24) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Mohd Firdaus Mohd Taib ◽  
Myung Hwan Yun ◽  
Masine Md Tap
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptom ◽  
Psychosocial Stressors ◽  
Body Region ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Body Regions ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Care Workers

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have been recognized as one of the main occupational health problems among health care workers. Many studies have suggested the influence of psychosocial factors on MSDs. The objective of this study is to look into the association between psychosocial factors and the prevalence of MSDs symptoms among internship doctors. 86 internship doctors completed a questionnaire which consists of demographic data, physical and psychosocial factors as well as musculoskeletal discomfort. Results show that 32.6% of them reported that they have musculoskeletal discomfort at a single body region during the last year, 16.3% reported two regions and 9.3% reported three regions where the most prevalent region affected was the neck area where 27.9% of the respondent reported they experienced symptoms or pain in this region, followed by wrists / hands (26.7%), lower back (19.8%) and upper back (14.0%). Meanwhile, there were association found between psychosocial factors and prevalence of MSDs in certain body regions. For instance, musculoskeletal symptom at neck, wrist/hands, upper and lower back regions have been found to be associated with five psychosocial stressors examined in this study. The results obtained indicate the influence of psychosocial factors on MSDs. 

Musculoskeletal Disorders and its Associated Risk Factors in Long-distance Truck Drivers from Allahabad, India

2022 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Truck Drivers ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Occupational driving has often been associated with a high prevalence of pain in the neck, shoulder, wrist/hand, back and knee. The present study was undertaken to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and associated risk factors among long-distance truck drivers from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 108 long-distance truck drivers. They were interviewed and examined as per a pre-designed, pre-tested semi-structured interview questionnaire. Results indicate that 78% of long-distance truck drivers had musculoskeletal disorder. The most common symptoms were low back pain (40%) followed by shoulder pain (26%), knee pain (24%), and neck pain (20%). Age, education, addiction, years of work experience, hours of driving were significantly associated with musculoskeletal morbidity (P<0.001). Long-distance truck drivers with continued driving exposure have a high prevalence of a musculoskeletal disorder.

Ergonomic practices and musculoskeletal disorders among ophthalmologists in India: An online appraisal

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 196-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Soujanya Kaup ◽  
Siddharudha Shivalli ◽  
Uma Kulkarni ◽  
Cynthia Arunachalam
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Productivity Loss ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
High Prevalence

Introduction: Ergonomics in ophthalmology is neither taught during professional training nor does it readily receive consideration or priority in clinical practice. Owing to a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among ophthalmologists, ergonomic awareness, and practices are vital in averting this modern epidemic. Objective: To assess the ergonomic practices and prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal disorders among ophthalmologists in India. Method: An online survey was conducted among ophthalmologists who were registered with the All India Ophthalmological Society of India using a pre-tested and validated questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal disorder in the 377 participants was 75.3% (284; 95% confidence interval: 70.6–79.5). Low back pain (149, 52.9%) was the most commonly reported symptom. Musculoskeletal disorder–attributed productivity loss was reported by 58.45% (166) of the respondents. Musculoskeletal disorder was most frequently associated with less than 10 years of work experience (odds ratio: 1.2; 95% confidence interval: 1.1–1.3, p = 0.01) and lack of good clinic (odds ratio: 1.7; 95% confidence interval: 1.1–2.7, p = 0.03) and operation room ergonomic practices (odds ratio: 1.8; 95% confidence interval: 1.1–2.9, p = 0.03). Only 27.9% (105) of the respondents had accessed information related to ergonomics in ophthalmic practice. Conclusion: The self-reported musculoskeletal disorder among ophthalmologists in India is quite high and significant enough to cause some degree of productivity loss. It is thus imperative to emphasize the implementation of good ergonomic practices, especially among relatively young ophthalmologists.

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 AND RISK FACTORS OF SELF-REPORTED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG LOW RESOURCED URBAN COMMUNITY DWELLERS

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150018
Author(s):  
Mukadas O. Akindele ◽  
Abba Shehu ◽  
Ushotanefe Useh
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Physical Activity Level ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorder ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Low Back ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Physical Activity Levels

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders are prevalent in communities across the world and their impact is affecting people in almost all occupational settings. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of self-reported musculoskeletal disorders among urban dwellers, Kano metropolis. Method: A total of 206 participants were recruited using a stratified sampling technique in a cross-sectional survey. The data was collected using a standard Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) to measure work-related musculoskeletal disorders and physical activity levels of the participants. Results: The results showed that the majority of the participants (63.9%) were males and 36.9% were females between the ages of 18 and 65 years, with the majority of them between 18 and 34 years, singles and self-employed. Also, the majority of the participants had moderate physical activity levels, normal body mass index and low risk of cardiovascular diseases using the waist to hip ratio classifications. About 78.2% of the participants reported 12-month musculoskeletal disorders while 37.4% reported 7-day musculoskeletal disorders. Low back was the most common site affected by 45.6% of the respondents. Also, the result showed no significant relationship between 12-month musculoskeletal disorder and BMI, physical activity level and waist/hip ratio but a relationship between 7 Days musculoskeletal disorder and BMI, physical activity level and waist/hip ratio. Conclusion: It was concluded that there was a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among urban community dwellers in Kano metropolis, with low back pain the most reported while upper back has the least prevalence. Clinical Rehabilitation Impact: There was a high prevalence of WMSD among the general populace irrespective of the sociodemographic affiliations. Lower back was the most reported anatomical site among our participants. Men had a higher number of WMSD than women. There was an association between WMSD and WHR and BMI. Excess weight management might be helpful especially in individuals with high BMI and WHR.

Combating the Effects of Sedentary Work: Postural Variability Reduces Musculoskeletal Discomfort

2009 ◽  
Vol 53 (14) ◽  
pp. 884-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kermit G. Davis ◽  
Susan E. Kotowski ◽  
Balaji Sharma ◽  
Donald Herrmann ◽  
Anita P. Krishnan
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Call Center ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Office Work ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Postural Changes ◽  
Call Center Employees

Long periods of intense data entry office work have been linked to increased pain and musculoskeletal disorders. The current study investigated how postural changes mediated by workstation intervention influences the discomfort, postures, and productivity of call center professionals. Thirty-five call center employees were evaluated over two-weeks while performing their job in four different workstation conditions: 1) conventional, 2) sit-stand, 3) conventional with reminder software, and 4) sit-stand with reminder software. The reminder software resulted in reductions in discomfort in the shoulder, hand/wrist, upper back, and lower back. Small increase in the productivity of the workers was also seen for the software reminders. The sit-stand workstation was also effective in reducing discomfort with out decreasing productivity. Periodic breaks that encourage postural changes may be effective in reducing the adverse effects of prolonged static postures commonly found in office work without adversely impact productivity.

scholarly journals MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS;

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahid Ali ◽  
Hira Chishty ◽  
Anosha Farwa ◽  
Noshi Maria Fletcher ◽  
Syed Muhammad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Repetitive Movements ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Work Duration ◽  
The City

Introduction: Dental surgeon are most susceptible to develop the musculoskeletal disorders due to different working habits, repetitive tasks and uncomfortable physiological posture and mental stresses. Dentist and other health professionals often cannot avoid prolonged static postures. In optimal seated postures, major part of human body and muscles are contracted statically and there is little movement of the vertebral joints this may result in physiological changes that can lead to neck, shoulder and back pain or musculoskeletal disorders. The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of musculoskeletal disorders among dental surgeons practicing in different areas of Karachi city. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Private Dental Clinics in the city of Karachi. Period: March 2017 to May 2017. Material & Methods: The survey was conducted among 242 Dental Surgeons practicing in different districts of Karachi. The questionnaire was concerned with demographic details, work duration and acquired specialization, organization and methods of work in the surgery. Results: Out of 242 questionnaire 107 were male and 135 female and 70% of the responders were from age group 25-35 years. Around 38.60% were serving the profession from less than 5 years and 28.83% had an experience of 5 to 10 years. Most of the dentist work 6 days a week and 5 to 8 hours a day. 42% dentist preferred both standing and sitting position. About 55.81% have acquired their preferred mode of vision according to position. Shoulder had more incidence of involvement (36.27%), followed by lower back (34.41%) and Neck (22.32%). Majority of them (40.1%) marked intensity of pain as moderate and described it as discomfort (42.4%) and aching (39.2%). Majority were taking paracetamol as pain killer and 53.6% agreed to the fact that their pain aggravates upon repetitive movements. Conclusions: The present study showed high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among dentist, so there should be preventing aims delivered during undergraduate curriculum and structure base workshop should be programmed to explain the consequences of prolonged and bed posture dentistry.

scholarly journals Prevalence and incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in secondary industries of 21st century Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renée Govaerts ◽  
Bruno Tassignon ◽  
Jo Ghillebert ◽  
Ben Serrien ◽  
Sander De Bock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Blue Collar ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Blue Collar Workers ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Low Incidence

Abstract Objective Over the course of the twenty-first century, work-related musculoskeletal disorders are still persisting among blue collar workers. At present, no epidemiological overview exists. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis was performed on the epidemiology of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) within Europe’s secondary industries. Methods Five databases were screened, yielding 34 studies for the qualitative analysis and 17 for the quantitative analysis. Twelve subgroups of WMSDs were obtained for the meta-analysis by means of predefined inclusion criteria: back (overall), upper back, lower back, neck, shoulder, neck/shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, leg (overall), hip, knee, and ankle/feet. Results The most prevalent WMSDs were located at the back (overall), shoulder/neck, neck, shoulder, lower back and wrist WMSDs with mean 12-month prevalence values of 60, 54, 51, 50, 47, and 42%, respectively. The food industry was in the majority of subgroups the most prominent researched sector and was frequently associated with high prevalence values of WMSDs. Incidence ratios of upper limb WMSDs ranged between 0.04 and 0.26. Incidence ratios could not be calculated for other anatomical regions due to the lack of sufficient articles. Conclusion WMSDs are still highly present among blue collar workers. Relatively high prevalence values and low incidence ratios indicate a limited onset of WMSDs with however long-term complaints.

scholarly journals Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dentists in Northwest area of the state of São Paulo, Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Carolina da Graça Fagundes Freire ◽  
Gabriella Barreto Soares ◽  
Tânia Adas Saliba Rovida ◽  
Cléa Adas Saliba Garbin ◽  
Artênio José Ísper Garbin
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Occupational Factors ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Occupational Characteristics ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

Objective: To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in dentists who attend postgraduate courses in various specialties and establish possible relationships with sociodemographic and occupational factors. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study where 91 professionals responded to validated instruments: “Work-related activities that may contribute to job-related pain and / or injury” and NMQ “Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire”, and variables were also collected regarding sociodemographic and occupational characteristics. Results: WMSDs were often reported in the neck, shoulder, lower/upper back, and hand/wrists. Logistic regression analysis revealed that there was a correlation between reports of WMSD in lower back and work related (OR=13.40). Moreover, associations were found between WMSDs and the occupational factors that can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders. Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among brazilian dentists, and that the work-related activities contributed to musculoskeletal disorders in dentists.

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