Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: January | Volume: 10 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 121-126
Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Pain and Posture in Embroidery Workers of Mumbai – A Cross-Sectional Study
Vrushali P. Panhale1, Prachita P. Walankar2, Dhruvi Doshi3, Drasti Desai3
1Professor, 2Assistant Professor, 3Intern,
MGM College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai - 400705.
Corresponding Author: Prachita P. Walankar
ABSTRACT
Background and Purpose: Embroidery, a fine craft, requires individuals to sit in a static posture for prolonged period which may predispose to musculoskeletal disorders. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the musculoskeletal pain and posture amongst embroidery workers.
Methodology: Thirty-nine embroidery workers were recruited. A self designed questionnaire was used to evaluate the demographic characteristics, work profile and musculoskeletal pain in the workers. Static working posture was evaluated using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment. Dynamic working posture was evaluated using Assessment of Repetitive Task Tool. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 16.
Results: Out of 39 participants, 27 (69.23%) were males and 12 (30.77%) females with mean age of 32.7± 9.06years respectively. Majority participants complained of pain in low back (53.85%) followed by neck (38.46%), fingers (33.33%) and shoulder (28.21%). Static working posture evaluation using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment showed that 58.97% workers were at medium risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders. Whereas, dynamic posture evaluation using Assessment of Repetitive Task Tool concluded 66.67% workers were at high risk and required further investigations urgently.
Conclusion: Low back and neck were found to be the most commonly affected sites of musculoskeletal pain amongst embroidery workers of Mumbai. None of the workers reported to have acceptable posture.
Key words: Assessment of Repetitive Task Tool, Embroidery workers, Posture, pain, Rapid Upper Limb assessment,