TY - JOUR AU - Dond, Nilesh AU - Anap, Deepak B. PY - 2021/08/16 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders In Small Scale Industrial Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study. JF - VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY JA - VIMSJPT VL - 2 IS - 2 SE - Original Article DO - 10.46858.VIMSJPT.2207 UR - https://vimsptcr.in/index.php/main/article/view/49 SP - 101-106 AB - <p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p><p><strong>Background</strong>: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) are the most common in industries which affects working capacity and frequency of leaves taken.  This study was aimed to find out the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in small scale industrial workers.</p><p><strong>Methods</strong>: This cross-sectional study included 42 workers (Male: 21; Female:21), having age more than 18 years , from two small scale industries in MIDC area of Ahmednagar. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire composed of demographic questions, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire for Work-related MSDs assessment in nine body areas. The prevalence of Work-related MSDs for each body region was determined using percentage.</p><p><strong>Result</strong>: Respondents' mean age was 30.77 years (mean ± SD = 7). The mean Body Mass Index (BMI) was 21.81 kg/m2 ( ± 3.74), and the average work experience was (2.25 years). Among 42 respondents, 29 reported lower back pain (69.04%) and 31 reported neck pain (73.80%), out of 42 participants, 22 reported upper back pain (52.38%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The study found that the prevalence was higher in the neck (73.80%), lower back (69.04%) and upper back (52.38%) were the most affected areas among small scale industrial workers.</p><p><strong>Key Words</strong>: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders, Body mass index, Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire, pain.</p> ER -