scholarly journals Musculoskeletal disorders and workplace factors. A critical review of epidemiologic evidence for work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the neck, upper extremity, and low back.

1997 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Epidemiologic Evidence ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Workplace Factors

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

scholarly journals Assessment of Postural effect on Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Back Muscle Fatigue among the Goldsmiths of India

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Tirthankar Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Fatigue ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Trunk Muscles ◽  
Questionnaire Study ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Back Muscle ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Postural Effect

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) may be defined as injuries and disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage and spinal disc. This may occur due to improper physical work activities or appalling workplace conditions. Awkward or extreme postures are less efficient than posture keep joints near the center of their range of motion.Objective: The objective of the current study was to assessment of postural effect on work related musculoskeletal disorders and back muscle fatigue among the goldsmiths of India.Methods: In this current study, the experiment was performed on 100 male goldsmiths. A detailed questionnaire study on discomfort feeling was done and analysis of body posture by Rapid Upper Limb Assessment was done to evaluate the work stress during their job. Electromyographic activity was collected from ten major trunk muscles sites which consist of right and left muscle.Result: From the analysis, it was revealed that musculoskeletal disorders were the major problem of the goldsmiths. Moreover questionnaire study revealed that most of the workers were affected by pain at Neck (80%), Low back (91%), Wrist (45%), Shoulder (20%). Decreased in RMS and MedF of all the ten major trunk muscles were observed at the end of the every work cycle, which indicating that muscular fatigue was induced by the Gold Smiths tasks.Conclusion: From this study it can be concluded that the goldsmiths are working in awkward and forward bending postures for prolonged period of time with the potential risks of musculoskeletal disorders primarily affecting the low-back and neck region of the body. This can be attributed by the improper design of the workstation.

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 Predictors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Commercial Minibus Drivers in Accra Metropolis, Ghana

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. K. Abledu ◽  
E. B. Offei ◽  
G. K. Abledu
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Ankle Pain ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Modifiable Factors ◽  
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

Background. The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among a sample of commercial minibus drivers in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana. Methods. The participating drivers (n=148) were recruited from various lorry terminals and assessed by using a semistructured questionnaire that included the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ). Results. Of the 148 drivers, 116 (78.4%) reported having WMSDs during the previous 12 months. The prevalence of the various WMSD domains was low back pain (58.8%), neck pain (25%), upper back pain (22.3%), shoulder pain (18.2%), knee pain (14.9%), ankle pain (9.5%), wrist pain (7.4%), elbow pain (4.7%), and hip/thigh pain (2.7%). Multiple logistic regression analysis adjusted for possible confounders showed that less physical activity (OR = 4.9; 95% CI = 1.5–16.5; P=0.010), driving more than 12 hours per day (OR = 2.9; 95% CI = 1.1–7.8; P=0.037), and driving at least 5 days per week (OR = 3.7; 95% CI = 1.4–9.4; P=0.007) were significantly associated with WMSDs among this cohort of drivers. Conclusion. These modifiable factors may be targets for preventive strategies to reduce the incidence of WMSDs among occupational minibus drivers in Ghana.

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