Year: 2026 | Month: September | Volume: 13 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 152-160
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20260917
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Related to Physical Ergonomics Among School Teachers
Dr. Rajvi Solanki1, Dr. Rutvi Purani1, Dr. Kripali Rathod1, Dr. Pranali Thakkar2
1Department of Physiotherapy, SPB Physiotherapy College, Surat, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Physiotherapy, SPB Physiotherapy College, Surat, India
Corresponding Author: Dr. Pranali Thakkar
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Teaching involves various physical demands such as prolonged standing, sitting, repetitive movements and sustained postures, which may increase the risk of work-related Musculoskeletal disorders among teachers. Poor ergonomic practices, inadequate workplace conditions and limited awareness of physical ergonomics can contribute to discomfort, fatigue and reduced work efficiency. Despite increasing recognition of ergonomic importance, limited research has specifically focused on assessing knowledge, attitude and practice related to physical ergonomics among school teachers. Understanding teachers’ awareness, perceptions and implementation of ergonomic principles is necessary to identify existing gaps and develop effective educational interventions. Therefore, this study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice related to physical ergonomics among school teachers.
Objective Of the Study: Aim of this study was to find out Knowledge, Attitude and Practice related to Physical Ergonomic among School Teachers of Surat, Gujarat.
Methodology: School Teachers from Surat, Gujarat, India, participated in this online survey study. The principal investigators personally met the principals of Schools at their workplace and explained the study and got the consent form and google form filled. Total 204 teachers’ response was received.
Result: Among 204 school teachers, 78% were female, 75% used smartboards and only 22.1% had received ergonomic training. Most teachers (76%) reported work-related pain, with the feet, shoulders and neck being the most commonly affected body regions. Participants demonstrated VII good knowledge and a positive attitude toward ergonomics, with the majority recognizing the importance of proper posture, regular breaks, stretching and ergonomic practices in preventing Musculoskeletal disorders. However, ergonomic practices were followed inconsistently and many teachers reported prolonged standing and inadequate ergonomic facilities.
Conclusion: School teachers had good knowledge and a positive attitude toward ergonomics, but ergonomic practices were not consistently followed. The high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal pain and limited ergonomic training highlight the need for ergonomic education, workplace modifications and regular training programs to improve teachers' health and reduce Musculoskeletal disorders.
Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Physical Ergonomics, School Teachers
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