Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: November | Volume: 6 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 231-236
Prevalence of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Farmers of Gujarat
Dr. Bhavana Gadhavi1, Dr. Yagna Shukla2
1PhD Scholar, Gujarat University, Ahmadabad, Gujarat
2Senior Lecturer at Government Physiotherapy Hospital, Civil Hospital Campus, Girdharnagar, Ahmedabad-380016.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Bhavana Gadhavi
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are a global problem and have a comprehensive impact on health and economy of a country. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are accumulative disorders that are most frequently found in agricultural farmers. Farming is a physically arduous occupation. Presence of musculoskeletal disorders among these farmers will result in reduction in their work capacity which may reflect in reduction in economic contribution from farming sector. The present study was conducted to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among farmers.
Methodology: All adult farmers between the ages of 18 to 70 years were included. 947 workers were selected randomly and the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was determined by self developed questionnaire. Result The most common MSDs were found to be in the Lower back (61%) followed by Knee (33%), Shoulder (31%), Neck(29%), Upper back (28%), Elbow (15%) , Hip (13%), Wrist and hand (12%), and Ankle and Foot (11%).
Conclusion: The prevalence of MSDs in farmers is high in farmers of Gujarat with highest prevalence in Lower Back.
Key words: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Farmers, Gujarat
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