Prevalence, Pattern of Musculoskeletal pain disorders and related factors among female school teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 1923-1926
Author(s):  
Hafsah Arshad ◽  
Hafsah Gul Khattak ◽  
Kinza Anwar ◽  
Hazrat Bilal
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain disorders and related factors among female school teachers of Peshawar. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted from February 2019 to July 2019 among primary and secondary female school teachers (n=289) in Peshawar. Data was collected from using semi-structured questionnaire. Outcome measures were based on modified version of Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire (NMQ) and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). Descriptive statistics was used to summarize qualitative variables in the form of frequencies and percentages. Mean and standard deviation was calculated for quantitative variables. Chi-square test was used to find association. The significant P value was <0.05. Results: Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain disorders was 82.7%. The overall mean age of sample was 37.5±8.47. Most common sites of pain were low back 60.2% followed by neck pain 50.2%, ankle pain 48.4% and shoulder pain 44.3%. Factors that showed significant relationship were long time standing (p=0.001), long time sitting (p=0.039), checking copy/paper marking (p value 0.023) and uncomfortable work chair/table (p = 0.012). Conclusion: Female school teachers showed high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain disorders, low back was the most common site for pain followed by ankle and shoulder. Risk factors associated with pain were long time standing, long time sitting, checking copy/paper marking and uncomfortable work chair/table. Keywords: Musculoskeletal disorder, ergonomics, Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire, low back pain, neck pain.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Maitland Grade I and II Spinal Mobilization for Chronic Low Back Pain

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 577-580
Author(s):  
Komal Mushtaq ◽  
Shoaib Waqas ◽  
Hafiz Muhammad Asim
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
P Value ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Treatment Frequency ◽  
Similar Treatment

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) can be managed by multidisciplinary team approach especially physiotherapy and rehabilitation. In this study, effectiveness of spinal manual therapy (maitland grade I and II mobilization) for CLBP management was assessed. Methods: All subjects in the study were provided maitland grade I and II spinal mobilization for 20 minutes each. A similar treatment frequency was applied and consisted on three sessions per week for 2 continuous weeks. Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) was applied to assess the pain severity levels before treatment and after treatment. Data were normally distributed and therefore, change in pain intensity was measured by “t” test using SPSS version 23.0. Results: The calculated mean pain score on NPRS before treatment was 3.90 (standard deviation, 0.3038) and after treatment it was 1.65 (standard deviation, 0.8638). The calculated t-value was 12.08 (p value=0.000). Conclusion: These results clearly demonstrate that the maitland G1 and G2 spinal mobilization can be exploited as an effective treatment choice for chronic low back pain.

scholarly journals Effects of a Single Application of ScenarTM, a Low-Frequency Modulated Electric Current Therapy, for Pain Relief in Patients with Low Back and Neck Pain: A Randomized Single Blinded Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 5570
Author(s):  
Mireille Michel-Cherqui ◽  
Avit Guirimand ◽  
Barbara Szekely ◽  
Titouan Kennel ◽  
Marc Fischler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Current Therapy ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Experienced Pain ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Pain At Rest ◽  
Numeric Rating

We aimed to demonstrate the antalgic effectiveness of ScenarTM (Self-Controlled Electro Neuro Adaptative Regulation) in patients experiencing low back and neck pain. Sixty patients were included and equally assigned by randomization to a Scenar-On group and to a Scenar-Off group (sham group). All patients received a 20 min application of ScenarTM on the area where they experienced pain. The pain at rest and during movement and the sensation of stiffness were assessed using a numeric rating scale at baseline, immediately after the session and 24 h after the session. The patients’ characteristics at entry were similar between groups. The pain at rest decreased after the session in both groups (from 8 (4) to 5.0 (3) in the Scenar-Off group, p = 0.0001, and from 7 (3) to 4 (4) in the Scenar-On group, p < 0.0001). The difference was not statistically significant for the groups (p = 0.22). Similar results were observed during movement, but the sensation of stiffness was not modified. Such beneficial results did not last until the next day. No undesirable major effects were noticed. Our study does not support the fact that one ScenarTM session improves low back and neck pain better than a sham session.

THE RELATIONS BETWEEN WORKING POSITION WITH NON-SPECIFIC NECK PAIN ON LAUNDRY WORKERS IN DENPASAR CITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Made Wahyuni Dewi ◽  
Nila Wahyuni ◽  
Luh Putu Ratna Sundari
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Neck Disability

Non-specific neck pain is a neck pain caused by bad posture in the long term. Laundry workers who everyday often perform activities ironing for a long time at risk of non-specific neck pain due to working position that are not ergonomic. The purpose of this research is to determine the relation between working position with non-specific neck pain on laundry worker in Denpasar City. This research is cross sectional analytic research with purposive sampling. The number of sample is 60 workers with the range of age 20-40 years. Independent variable measured is working position with RULA method, while the dependent variable measured is non-specific neck pain with Neck Disability Index Questionnaire. Hypothesis test used is Chi-Square Test. The resulted of Chi-Square Test on working position with non-specific neck pain variable shown the result of p value is 0,00 or p < 0,05. Based on the results of this study it can be concluded that found a significant relationship between working position against non-specific neck pain on laundry worker in Denpasar City. Keywords: Working Position, Non-Specific Neck Pain, Laundry Worker.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Training on Neck Pain, Functional Disability, and Muscle Endurance in School Teachers: A Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Zaheen A. Iqbal ◽  
Ahmad H. Alghadir ◽  
Shahnawaz Anwer
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Muscle Endurance ◽  
Muscle Training ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Related Disorder ◽  
Pressure Biofeedback

Background. Neck pain (NP) is a common work-related disorder, with high prevalence in the profession of teaching. The daily duties of a school teacher involve head-down postures while reading and writing, which expose them to the risk of developing NP. Deep cervical flexor (DCF) muscles have been reported to have lower endurance in patients with cervical impairment, which has additionally been associated with disability. There is limited evidence regarding the efficacy of training of DCF muscles in occupational NP. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of DCF muscle training on pain, muscle endurance, and functional disability using pressure biofeedback in school teachers with NP. Methods. Sixty-five teachers (age, 25-45 years) with more than 5 years of teaching experience participated in this study. They were randomly divided into two groups: the experimental (E) and control (C) groups. In the E group, the subjects underwent DCF muscle training using pressure biofeedback in addition to conventional exercises for neck pain, while those in the C group underwent conventional exercises only. Pain, muscle endurance, and disability were measured at day 0 (before the treatment) and days 14 and 42 after the treatment. Endurance of DCF muscles was measured by the craniocervical flexion test using pressure biofeedback, pain intensity was measured using the numeric pain rating scale, and functional disability was assessed using the neck disability index questionnaire. This study was performed in accordance with CONSORT guidelines. Results. On day 0, there were no significant differences in the age, pain, muscle endurance, and disability levels between the groups. After initiating the intervention, although there were improvements in both groups, there was a statistically significant improvement in muscle endurance, pain, and disability in subjects who received additional training with pressure biofeedback. Conclusions. Besides increasing muscle endurance, specific training of DCF muscles in addition to conventional exercises can improve neck pain and functional disability. These results should be further correlated clinically. A dedicated time for exercises at school could help prevent the development of NP in teachers. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03537300 May 24, 2018 (retrospectively registered).

scholarly journals The Effect of Turmeric Drink and Lavender Aromatherapy Combination on Neck Pain in Batik Craftsmen in Tuban

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Indriani Dwi Wulandari ◽  
Harmayetty Harmayetty
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Muscle Tension ◽  
Numeric Rating Scale ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Rest Time ◽  
Signed Rank Test

Neck pain in batik craftsmen causes discomfort to work so the efficiency and productivity decrease. Neck pain in batik craftsmen is caused by a bent position when sitting for a long time and done by sitting in a small chair which is usually called a dingklik. The process of canting takes 6-8 hours per day so that the batik craftsmen have a short rest time which causes fatigue and muscle tension. The research objective was to analyze the effect of the combination of turmeric water and lavender aromatherapy on neck pain in batik craftsmen. The research design used was pre-experimental using one- group pre-post test data collection method with a sample size of 74 respondents. Samples were taken using probability sampling techniques. The independent variable in this study is the combination of turmeric water and lavender aromatherapy. The dependent variable in this study was neck pain in batik craftsmen. The instrument in this study used a demographic data questionnaire, a numeric rating scale pain measurement sheet and standard operating procedures for making turmeric water and lavender aromatherapy. The research data obtained were analyzed by Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test α≤0.05. There is an effect of a combination of turmeric water and lavender aromatherapy on neck pain in batik craftsmen in Tuban with a value of α≤0.05, p = 0.000. The combination of turmeric water and lavender aromatherapy can reduce the level of neck pain in batik craftsmen with neck pain complaints.

Prevalence of Cervical Spondylitis in Dentists of Lahore

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. 2846-2848
Author(s):  
Muhammad Salman Rashid ◽  
Qurat Ul Ain Manzoor ◽  
Irsam Haide ◽  
Aroosa Ashraf ◽  
Uzma Jabbar Khan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Neck Disability Index ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Postural Changes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Insignificant Difference ◽  
Neck Disability

Aim: To analyze prevalence of cervical spondylitis among dentists practicing in Lahore. Methods: A cross sectional survey of 6 months was conducted on 110 dentists practicing in dental clinics of Lahore were examined using neck disability index performa. SPSS Version 24 used for entering/analyzing the data. Results: In 110 individuals, 22% dentists including males (n=19%) and females (n=24.2%) were suffering from cervical spondylitis. According to neck disability index 34.5% had no disability, 47.2% had mild, 10.9% had moderate, 5.4% had severe disability and only 1.9% had complete disability. The major number (30%) was among 41-50years, and also statistically significant difference was observed (p-value = 0.02). Similarly maximum number of cervical spondylitis was found among females, 15(24.2%) but statistically insignificant difference was observed with respect to gender (p-value = 0.493). Longer practicing experience had also significant impact on the occurrence of spondylitis (p-value <0.001). Conclusion: Dentists are likely to have neck pain prevalent in them and very few had cervical spondylitis (22%) but the damage could be reduced if postural changes and regular exercises could be adapted. Keywords: Cervical Spondylitis, Neck Disability Index, Postural Changes

scholarly journals Persistence of low back/pelvic girdle pains in women after pregnancy: An experience from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayyuba Rabiu ◽  
Mustapha Ibrahim Usman ◽  
Muhammad Kabir Abubakar ◽  
Sulaiman Muhammad Daneji ◽  
Ibrahim Garba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Employment Status ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Pelvic Girdle ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Back Education

Persistence of symptoms of low back pains and pelvic girdle pains are frequent complaints after pregnancy. Knowledge of back pain prevention and back education is essential for prevention and relief of persistence pains after delivery. The aim is to determine the factors that are associated with persistence of low back/girdle pains after pregnancy, the severity of the pains and measures undertaken by the patients for alleviation of this chronic condition. The study was a cross sectional survey. Ethics approval was obtained from Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Ethics Committee. Information such as socio demographic characteristics of the clients, persistence and severity of low back pains/pelvic girdle pains after pregnancy and associated risk factors, was asked and documented on a questionnaire. Consecutive, consenting clients were recruited for the survey. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS Version 19. Qualitative data were summarized using frequencies and percentages. χ2 and Fishers’ Exact tests were used, where appropriate, for categorical data. A P value of ≤0.05 was considered significant. During the period, 51 patients with chronic back/pelvic girdle pains or both were recruited. Their mean age (±SD) was 30.9±5.62 years. Bed rest was the most means of relief of low back/pelvic girdle pains. Variables such as advancing age, ethnic group, high parity, educational status and obesity were found to be present and high among patients with persistence of low back/pelvic girdle pains. However, only their employment status was found to be associated with the severity of their pains (χ2 =11.443, P=0.001). The survey showed only employment status was statistically associated with severity of the low back/pelvic girdle pains (χ2 =11.443, P=0.001). Other variables were not associated. There was low knowledge of back pain prevention and back education among the study group.

scholarly journals P.046 Can targeted exercises for nerve movement be effective for primary restless leg syndrome in adults with and without musculoskeletal pain?

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (S2) ◽  
pp. S32-S32
Author(s):  
SG Gibbons
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Pain ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Ordinal Scale ◽  
Global Rating ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Restless Leg Syndrome ◽  
Pharmacological Management ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Level 1

Background: Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is common with musculoskeletal pain conditions and has been associated with small fiber neuropathy. There are few reports of non pharmacological management of RLS. The purpose of this paper was to report the use nerve mobilization exercises in a group of patients with primary RLS with and without co-morbid chronic non specific low back pain (LBP). Methods: 26 consecutive patients (11M/14F) with primary RLS and LBP attended a mean of 12 physiotherapy sessions (range 4-16). Patients were given 3 neural mobilization exercises to do twice daily 15-20 repetitions. Outcome measures were: Global Rating of Change Scale (GROC); Restless Legs Syndrome Rating Scale (RLS-RS); and RLS Ordinal Scale (RLS-OS). Based on the RLS-RS 1 was very severe, 8 were severe and 17 were moderate. Results: Follow up was a mean of 14 months (range12-16). Mean baseline for the RLS-RS was 22.8. The mean change was 20.3 (range 14-26). The mean baseline for the RLS-OS was 4.3. The mean score at follow up was 1.2 (range 1-4). GROC changed a mean of 6.2 (range 3-7). Conclusions: The results suggest that targeted exercises may be useful in managing primary RLS. A level 1 clinical trial is warranted. Further research is needed to identify the mechanism of action.

Prevalence of Chronic Neck Pain, Low Back Pain, and Knee Pain and Their Related Factors in Community-Dwelling Adults in Iran

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pardis Noormohammadpour ◽  
Mohammad Ali Mansournia ◽  
Jalil Koohpayehzadeh ◽  
Fereshteh Asgari ◽  
Mohsen Rostami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Neck Pain ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Chronic Neck Pain ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Related Factors

scholarly journals Knowledge as A Predictor of Hypertension Prevention Practices Among Secondary School Teachers in a Selected Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-73
Author(s):  
Oyelade B.O. ◽  
Ademola A.
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Hypertension Prevention ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Point Rating Scale

Globally, hypertension remains one of the most pressing public health challenges. Therefore, this study investigated knowledge as a predictor of hypertension prevention practices among secondary school teachers in Ogbomoso North Local Government in Nigeria. The research adopted a cross-sectional survey design. 418 public secondary school teachers in Ogbomoso North, Oyo State, were selected through a multistage sampling technique. A validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 23, was used at a 95% confidence interval. The results showed that almost half of the teachers, 184 (47.8%) were between the ages of 40 and 49 years with mean±SD of 42.64±7.779 years. Majority of the teachers (96.1%) knew that hypertension is caused by high blood pressure and early detection through regular monitoring is important. The risk factors were rightly identified by over half of the teachers. The level of knowledge was computed on a 21-point rating scale with mean±SD of 14.79±2.298. The level of preventive measures was moderate with a mean±SD of 15.34±4.983 on a 24-point rating scale. Knowledge had a significant but weak statistical relationship with practice of hypertension preventive measures (R2=0.040; p< 0.01). The findings of the study suggest that there are gaps in knowledge regarding hypertension among teachers in Oyo State, which could influence their behaviours towards prevention. There is a need for comprehensive health education for this group of teachers.

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