Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: October-December | Volume: 7 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 19-23
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20221004
Evaluation of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain and Work Posture in Ultrasonologists Working in Mumbai
Dr Anukshaya Bangera1, Isha Mhetre2
1Assistant Professor, Department of Community Physiotherapy, DPO’S NETT college of physiotherapy, Kolshet road, Thane west- 400615
2Intern, DPO’S NETT college of physiotherapy, Kolshet road, Thane west- 400615
Corresponding Author: Dr Anukshaya Bangera
ABSTRACT
Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) are common occupational problem observed in jobs which involves repetitive motion and assuming awkward positions for prolonged period of time. Ultrasonologists job activities involve holding the transducer head in a proper plane of scanning, one-sided static working position, prolonged pinch gripping of the ultrasound transducer, abduction at the shoulder during transducer placement and insufficient recovery time. Maintaining these awkward postures for a prolonged period of time increases their risk of having work related musculoskeletal disorders.
Objective: To assess musculoskeletal pain, work posture and level of risk of injury during the work.
Method: A sample of 60 ultrasonologists working in urban area fulfilling the selection criteria were screened for work related musculoskeletal pain using The Short form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SFMPQ) and for work posture and level of risk of injury using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA).
Results: Majority of the ultrasonologists complained of upper back pain (27%) followed by low back pain (19%), shoulders (16%), neck (16%), wrist (11%) and knees (11%). 93.3% of the study population fall under medium risk, 3.30% fall under low risk, and 3.30 % fall under high risk of injury related to work..
Conclusion: This study concludes that most of the ultrasonologists had upper back pain and moderate risk of musculoskeletal injuries related to work.
Keywords: Rapid Entire Body Assessment, Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Short form McGill Questionnaire, ultrasonologist.