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aeini H, jozi A, Motahari S. Prevalence of selected musculoskeletal disorders in workers of the furniture and woodworking industry in Haji Abad Malayer industrial town. johe 2024; 11 (3) : 8
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1- Malayer Health Center
2- Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran ,sajozi@yahoo.com
3- Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
2- Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran ,
3- Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran
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Abstract
Background and Objectives
Ergonomically inappropriate postures and workstations, manual handling of loads, and working for long periods of time with little rest breaks cause postural and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as deformities and abnormalities of the spine and shoulders. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of postural disorders of kyphosis, lordosis, and shoulder droop in workers in the Malayer furniture industry.
Methods
The present study was conducted using a descriptive and cross-sectional method with a sample size of 148 Malayer furniture workers. A flexible ruler was used to examine the condition of the spine, which included measuring kyphosis and lordosis, and a shoulder droop measuring device was used for shoulder position. The postures of the workers were also measured using the REBA assessment method. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 software.
Results
Of the study sample, 18 people (12.2%) had abnormal kyphosis, 75 people (50.7%) had abnormal lordosis, and 122 people (82.4%) had shoulder droop.
Conclusion
This study showed that shoulder slouching, lordosis, and kyphosis were common among the evaluated workers in the furniture and woodworking industry of Haji Abad Malayer Industrial town. According to the results obtained, workers in this industry need more support and also provide appropriate working conditions in terms of postures and ergonomic workstations in order to reduce occupational posture injuries.
Background and Objectives
Ergonomically inappropriate postures and workstations, manual handling of loads, and working for long periods of time with little rest breaks cause postural and musculoskeletal disorders, as well as deformities and abnormalities of the spine and shoulders. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of postural disorders of kyphosis, lordosis, and shoulder droop in workers in the Malayer furniture industry.
Methods
The present study was conducted using a descriptive and cross-sectional method with a sample size of 148 Malayer furniture workers. A flexible ruler was used to examine the condition of the spine, which included measuring kyphosis and lordosis, and a shoulder droop measuring device was used for shoulder position. The postures of the workers were also measured using the REBA assessment method. The obtained data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 software.
Results
Of the study sample, 18 people (12.2%) had abnormal kyphosis, 75 people (50.7%) had abnormal lordosis, and 122 people (82.4%) had shoulder droop.
Conclusion
This study showed that shoulder slouching, lordosis, and kyphosis were common among the evaluated workers in the furniture and woodworking industry of Haji Abad Malayer Industrial town. According to the results obtained, workers in this industry need more support and also provide appropriate working conditions in terms of postures and ergonomic workstations in order to reduce occupational posture injuries.
Article number: 8
Type of Study: Research Article |
Subject:
Ergonomics
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