Open AccessWork Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Metro Rail Workers in Nagpur City
Author(s) -
Harshadeep Kothare,
Kalyani Shakkarwar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of science and healthcare research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-7587
DOI - 10.52403/ijshr.20210702
Subject(s) - medicine , falling (accident) , musculoskeletal disorder , physical therapy , work (physics) , occupational safety and health , human factors and ergonomics , environmental health , poison control , engineering , pathology , mechanical engineering
Background: The Nagpur Metro rail project workers are involved in heavy activities like pulling, pushing, lifting heavy loads and other heavy tasks. This makes them susceptible to Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)/symptoms.Aim and objectives: To find out the presence of work related musculoskeletal symptoms in Metro workers in Nagpur city using Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire.Methods: 120 workers falling, in the age range of 20 to 45 years and involved in labor work were included using the convenient sampling method. Samples were excluded if they have recent fractures or surgery, any neurological conditions or who were not willing to participate. Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire was explained to each and every worker in their vernacular language.Results and Conclusion: The result showed that there is multiple region involvement among the subjects. The most affected region was found to be upper back followed by low back, knee, shoulder, neck.Keywords: Metro Rail Workers, Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders.