Prevalence and Statistical Analysis of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Academicians From Higher Education

Abstract

Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most commonly occurring life style related disease which significantly affect the quality of life. Other than age, body mass, nutritional factors and joint injuries, the occupation related stress and load also have substantial effect of this disease. In the present paper we have conducted a survey on Musculoskeletal diseases among academicians of our college and presented the results after statistical analysis. A Nordic based questionnaire modified suitably for this study was used. The results suggested a higher prevalence of neck and lower back pain among all faculties. The correlation studies suggested a higher positive relationship between joint pain and professional factors like prolonged standing, long term use of computers etc, which was even higher than effect of age and body weight.

A Cross-Sectional Study on the Association of Patterns and Physical Risk Factors with Musculoskeletal Disorders among Academicians in Saudi Arabia

“…Review studies revealed a range of different risk factors for MSDs in different categories. Furthermore, in studies among academicians, sociodemographic, occupational, and other risk factors did not show any similarities [ 12 , 20 ]. Furthermore, longer exposure to ergonomic risk factors at work was not reported by the previous studies [ 5 , 11 , 21 ].…”

“…Moreover, studies reported that the nature of physical work in academicians such as prolonged standing and sitting and uncomfortable posture is known to be associated with an increased prevalence of MSDs [ 11 ]. Previous studies reported that single or cumulative trauma of continuous exposure to risk factors may lead to MSDs [ 12 ]. In addition to physical risk factors, it has been suggested that psychosocial factors also play a role in increasing workload demands and perceived stress levels.…”

Is Online Teaching Challenging Faculty Well-Being?

“…As the use of technology requires preparation, both students and teachers should have the necessary skills, otherwise stress and frustration result (Minutillo et al 2020;Mupinga 2005). It has also been observed that the intensive use of electronic devices can have health costs (e.g., musculoskeletal disorders) (Mahadik et al 2017), and the lack of social interaction may even have mental health consequences (Minutillo et al 2020). The overlap between classes and home life may also pose difficulties, particularly when dedicated private spaces are not available (Minutillo et al 2020).…”

The effect of the application of Kinesio Tape on pain relief in musculoskeletal disorders

“…The term MSDs encompasses various conditions that can be acute or chronic. MSDs account for a significant proportion of diseases worldwide and have a major economic impact (1). Although the prevalence rate of MSD varies greatly depending on the body regions and the instruments used to assess symptoms, in several epidemiological studies, the reported prevalence rate was more than 30%.…”