The effects of ergonomic training and preventive physiotherapy in musculo-skeletal pain

Dalkilinç, Murat; Bumin, Gonca; Kayıhan, Hülya

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“…In this regard, Dalkilinic et al evaluated the status of musculoskeletal disorders by RULA and showed that with an increase in RULA score, the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders increases (14). In addition, Oyewole et al showed that with improved workstations and worker posture, musculoskeletal disorders significantly decreased (15).…”

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Evaluation and Correlation of the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Rapid Office Strain Assessment Methods for Predicting the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Davudian-Talab¹,

Gholamreza²,

Badfar³

et al. 2017

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Background: During the last two decades, computer use has rapidly increased. In 2000, 80% of workers stated that they use computers in their daily activities. Computer use is associated with several health risks: for example, for computer users, the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders is between 10% and 60%. In this study, we investigated the risk of musculoskeletal disorders by the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) and the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) methods. We surveyed the correlation of these methods and evaluated their predictive ability in the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders among office workers. Methods: This analytic-descriptive study was performed in 2016 at Behbahan University of Medical Sciences and the Imam Khomeini Port Office. The sample consisted of 236 office workers who were selected by the simple random sampling method. Body map questionnaires as well as RULA and ROSA checklists were used for data collection. Inclusion criteria were at least 1 year of experience working and computer use for at least 3 hours a day; exclusion criteria were having a musculoskeletal disorder unrelated to the job, having an existing job-related musculoskeletal disorder, and any other underlying disorder. Data were analyzed with SPSS software, version 22; statistical analysis was performed with the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and the chi-squared test. Results: We found that most musculoskeletal disorders were related to the trunk, neck, and back regions by 40.4%, 39.7%, and 35.4%, respectively. Mostly, distribution of risk score in ROSA method is at warning level (67.2%) and in the RULA method at high and very high levels (62%). The Pearson test showed a positive significant correlation between these methods (P<0.05). The chi-squared test showed a significant correlation between musculoskeletal disorders in the upper and lower limbs with the RULA method (P<0.05), but no significant relationship was observed with the ROSA method (P>0.05). The one-way ANOVA test showed a significant relationship between the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and sex (P<0.05); it did not, however, show a significant relationship with job experience and education (P>0.05). Conclusion: To predict the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, the RULA method is superior to the ROSA method.

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Evaluation and Correlation of the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Rapid Office Strain Assessment Methods for Predicting the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Davudian-Talab¹,

Gholamreza²,

Badfar³

et al. 2017

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“…Generally, the RULA risk assessment suggestion can be used for prevention ULMSDs in computer users (1,(19)(20)(21)(22). The results showed that elbow, low back, and knees pain over the past 12 months were more in women than men.…”

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“…These people should be undertaken the pre-employment, periodic and specific examination tests for early detection of any ULMSDs problems in order to prevent them (21 (4,21,22).…”

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Comparative Assessment of Upper Limbs Musculoskeletal Disorders by Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Among Computer Users of Zahedan Universities

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“…VDT operators from the Software Corporation participated. It was observed that the methods were beneficial as they decreased the risk factors and the development of musculoskeletal disorders [157].…”

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“…[157] 2002 Turkey The benefits of ergonomic training and physiotherapy sessions in VDT operators were studied. Use of RULA and other tools.…”

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Musculoskeletal Risks: RULA Bibliometric Review

Gómez-Galán

Callejón-Ferre

Pérez-Alonso

et al. 2020

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The objective of this study was to reveal RULA method applications in terms of the knowledge, country, year and journal categories. The search was performed using the “Web of Science Core Collection”. The period from 1993 to April 2019 was selected. Eight hundred nine results were obtained, of which 226 were used. The largest number of publications was determined to be in the fields of industry and health and social assistance, which coincides with the OWAS and Standardized Nordic Questionnaire methods. By country, the USA stands out for its greater number of research studies and categories that are encompassed. By date, 2016 was the year when more studies were carried out, again coinciding with the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire. By journal, “Work—A Journal of Prevention Assessment and Rehabilitation” is highlighted, as it is for the REBA method as well. It was concluded that RULA can be applied to workers in different fields, usually in combination with other methods, while technological advancement provides benefits for its application.

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The effects of ergonomic training and preventive physiotherapy in musculo-skeletal pain

Cited by 11 publications

References 8 publications

Evaluation and Correlation of the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Rapid Office Strain Assessment Methods for Predicting the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Evaluation and Correlation of the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Rapid Office Strain Assessment Methods for Predicting the Risk of Musculoskeletal Disorders

Comparative Assessment of Upper Limbs Musculoskeletal Disorders by Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Among Computer Users of Zahedan Universities

Musculoskeletal Risks: RULA Bibliometric Review

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