文章基本信息

标题：Effect of physical activity on musculoskeletal discomforts among handicraft workers
本地全文：下载
作者：Mahnaz Shakerian ; Masoud Rismanchian ; Pejman Khalili 等
期刊名称：Journal of Education and Health Promotion
印刷版ISSN：2277-9531
出版年度：2016
卷号：5
期号：1
页码：8-8
DOI：10.4103/2277-9531.184546
出版社：Medknow Publications
摘要：Introduction: Handicrafts seems to be one of the high-risk jobs regarding work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) which necessitate the implementation of different corrective intervention like regular physical activities. This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical activity on WMSDs among craftsmen. Methods: This cross-sectional study was an analytical – descriptive study carried out on 100 craftsmen working in Isfahan, Iran, in 2013. The sampling method was census, and all workshops involved with this job were included. Information on demographic parameters and physical activity was collected by demographic forms. The data related to worker's musculoskeletal discomforts were conducted using Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire. The data were analyzed using statistical tests including independent t -test, Chi-square, and ANOVA. The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 18. Results: The highest percentages of complaints related to severe musculoskeletal discomfort were reported in right shoulder (%36), right wrist (%26), neck (%25), and upper right arm (%24), respectively. A significant relationship was observed between physical activity and musculoskeletal discomforts of left wrist ( P = 0.012), lower back ( P = 0.016), and neck ( P = 0.006). Discussion and Conclusion: Based on the study results, it can be inferred that regular but not too heavy physical activity can have a positive impact on decreasing the musculoskeletal discomforts.
关键词：Cornell questionnaire; handicrafts; musculoskeletal discomforts; physical activity