Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Construction Workers

Hong, Xinye; Lee, Yu‐Chi

doi:10.1007/978-981-19-4786-5_20

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“…Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) refer to those in which blood, muscles, nerves, and vessels are involved (3). WMSDs can reduce productivity and working time and increase the health costs of industrial injuries (4).…”

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The combined effect of Kinesio tape and exercise on risk reduction, pain relief, and hand function improvement in assembly workers of a manufacturing industry

Ordudari,

Fadaei,

Habibi

2023

J Shahrekord Univ Med Sci

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Background and aims: Nowadays, one of the purposes of ergonomics is to identify the risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders and provide solutions to reduce them. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of using Kinesio tape and doing exercise during working hours for 8 weeks on the reduction of risk and pain and improvement of hand function during daily activities. Methods: This clinical trial study was carried out on 40 female workers employed in the manufacturing industry. The subjects were divided into three groups, including exercise-taping, exercise, and control, and performed an 8-week rehabilitation program twice a week. To assess the upper limb function, the cognitive demand of the assigned task, and hand strength, the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, Borg Scale, and a dynamometer were used, respectively. Results: The results of this study indicated a decrease in upper limb disability and increased grip strength in the tape plus exercise group compared to the control group (P<0.05). However, no significant change in the Borg scale was found in any of the three groups (P>0.05). Conclusion: It can be concluded that attending at least 2 or 3 exercise sessions per week and using Kinesio tape can be effective in reducing pain in the upper limb.

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The combined effect of Kinesio tape and exercise on risk reduction, pain relief, and hand function improvement in assembly workers of a manufacturing industry

Ordudari,

Fadaei,

Habibi

2023

J Shahrekord Univ Med Sci

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The global prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among firefighters: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Khoshakhlagh,

Yazdanirad,

Al Sulaie

et al. 2024

International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

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Assessment of Employees' Ergonomic Issues in The Workplace in Terms of Occupational Health and Safety Practices: A Meta-Analysis Study

Doğan

2024

Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi

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Purpose: This study is a meta-analysis aimed at evaluating ergonomic issues in workplaces in terms of occupational health and safety practices. Materials and Methods: This study is of a meta-analytic nature. Data used in the meta-analysis were obtained through searches on databases such as Google Scholar, YÖK Thesis, EBSCO, and Web Of Science without any time restrictions between January and March 2024. A total of 15 research studies were included in the search results. The data obtained were synthesized using narrative synthesis and meta-analysis methods. The total sample size of the studies used in this study is 65,160. Results: In this meta-analysis study, it was found that the practices implemented for addressing ergonomic issues faced by employees in the workplace were effective (SMD: 0.367, 95% CI: 0.055-0.679; Z = 2.305, p = 0.021, I2 = 97.761%, Q = 625.169). The variance among studies is statistically significant according to the analysis results (p < 0.05). It is believed that challenges related to the structure of work in workplaces lead to various discomforts in employees, and therefore, ergonomic practices can minimize physical strains on employees, contribute to work efficiency, and enhance employee health and safety.

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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Construction Workers

Cited by 3 publications

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The combined effect of Kinesio tape and exercise on risk reduction, pain relief, and hand function improvement in assembly workers of a manufacturing industry

The combined effect of Kinesio tape and exercise on risk reduction, pain relief, and hand function improvement in assembly workers of a manufacturing industry

The global prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among firefighters: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Assessment of Employees' Ergonomic Issues in The Workplace in Terms of Occupational Health and Safety Practices: A Meta-Analysis Study

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