Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorder of Upper Limb In Gardeners of Pakistan Horticulture Authority

Abstract

For non-lethal professional traumas, the most prevailing injuries were nonfatal and ailment every year. However, for the fitness care and community based job occupation, half of the total absence because of ailment is reported at jobor due to job. Objective: To determine the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorder of Upper Limb in Gardeners of PHA. Methodology: An observational study conducted Dash and VAS questionnaire used for the study. Data collected from gardeners of PHA. Participants participated voluntarily by completing a questionnaire with excellent reliability. The questionnaire contained many items to evaluate problems in shoulder, elbow and hand. The duration of the study were 4 months after approval of synopsis. A sample technique was convenient sample technique result analyzedwith SPSS version 21.Results: 185 participants are selected for study. Data collected from PHA gardeners.50 (23.9%)reported with severe difficulty that was highest frequency reported for severe difficulty while doing garden work in gardeners. Moderate difficulty reported with high frequency in gardeners while carrying heavy objects. Workactivities reported like hammering with high frequency of inability to perform this activity due to disability.it is also reported that gardeners are very limited in work .high frequency reported in severity of symptoms in shoulder,arm and hands in gardeners Conclusions: This study indicates gardeners are direct sufferers of musculoskeletal disorders with pain symptoms in shoulder, arm and hands.VAS scale measures showing upper limb disorderssymptoms are producing limitations in daily work.

Landscaping Work: Work-related Musculoskeletal Problems and Ergonomic Risk Factors

“…16,17 Furthermore, many WRMSDs studies have also been conducted among agricultural workers which included plantation workers and farmers as well as gardeners. [18][19][20][21][22][23] The most prevalent WRMSDs were reported in the lower back region (53.3-86.5%) followed by the neck (23.9-85.9%) and shoulder regions (21.6-80.9%). [18][19][20][21][22][23] Therefore, ergonomic risk assessment is deemed necessary among landscape workers who are working in potentially hazardous environments.…”

“…[18][19][20][21][22][23] The most prevalent WRMSDs were reported in the lower back region (53.3-86.5%) followed by the neck (23.9-85.9%) and shoulder regions (21.6-80.9%). [18][19][20][21][22][23] Therefore, ergonomic risk assessment is deemed necessary among landscape workers who are working in potentially hazardous environments. Furthermore, it is also in accordance with the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA), which highlighted the responsibility of employers in providing and maintaining the safety, health, and welfare of workers in the working environment.…”