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Musculoskeletal symptoms, postural disorders and occupational risk factors: correlation analysis

Issue title: IEA 2012: 18th World congress on Ergonomics - Designing a sustainable future

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Comper, Maria Luiza C.; | Macedo, Felipe | Padula, Rosimeire S.

Affiliations: Discipline of Physical Therapy, União Metropolitana de Ensino e Cultura, Av J.S.Pinheiro,Itabuna, Brazil | Masters in Physical Therapy Program, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, R. Cesário Galeno, 448, São Paulo, Brazil

Note: [] Corresponding author. E-mail: marialuizacaires21@hotmail.com

Keywords: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Ergonomic risk factors, Occupational Health

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0478-2445

Journal: Work, vol. 41, no. Supplement 1, pp. 2445-2448, 2012

Published: 2012
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Abstract

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) include a list of inflammatory and degenerative diseases characterized by the presence of musculoskeletal symptoms, compensatory posture changes and functional disabilities. The objective of this study was to evaluate the kinetic/functional characteristics of textile plant workers, their level of exposure to risk factors and the contribution these make to musculoskeletal symptoms. The sample of 42 workers answered the Nordic Questionnaire and the Job Factors Questionnaire. The kinetic/functional characteristics of each worker were verified by a blinded evaluator. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation. Musculoskeletal symptoms were more prevalent in the spinal region and upper limbs. The exposure levels to risk factors were identified as a serious problem. Postural disorders, musculoskeletal symptoms and risk factors were correlated (P ≤ 0.05).

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