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J Health Syst Res 2014, 10(3): 587-598 |
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Mahnaz Shakerian, Masood Rismanchian, Akram Torki, Pegah Fadaee, Mansoreh Alian, Masood Saeedi. The evaluation of the effect of physical activity on musculoskeletal discomforts among one of the handicraft industries. J Health Syst Res 2014; 10 (3) :587-598
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URL: http://hsr.mui.ac.ir/article-1-713-en.html
Mahnaz Shakerian1 
, Masood Rismanchian2 , Akram Torki3 , Pegah Fadaee4 , Mansoreh Alian4 , Masood Saeedi5
, Masood Rismanchian2 , Akram Torki3 , Pegah Fadaee4 , Mansoreh Alian4 , Masood Saeedi5
1- MSc in Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Assistant professor, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran (Corresponding Author) Email:rismanchian@hlth.mui.ac.ir
3- MSc student of Statistics.Khomeini Shahr University,Isfahan, Iran
4- Student of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
5- MSc student of Environmental health engineering.Tehran University,Tehran, Iran
2- Assistant professor, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran (Corresponding Author) Email:rismanchian@hlth.mui.ac.ir
3- MSc student of Statistics.Khomeini Shahr University,Isfahan, Iran
4- Student of Occupational Health Engineering, Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
5- MSc student of Environmental health engineering.Tehran University,Tehran, Iran
Abstract: (1257 Views)
Background: Despite the plenty of information about work-related musculoskeletal discomforts and different risk factors leading to the presence of these symptoms, the effect of physical activity as a preventative factor in this field seems unclear. Handicraft industries in Esfahan impose repetitive motions and awkward postures to the individuals and are considered as high risk jobs regarding the musculoskeletal discomforts .Therefore, some interventions including doing regular physical activities are essential for the occupants. This study was done to evaluate the effect of physical activity on musculoskeletal discomforts among the occupants of one of the handicraft industries in Esfahan.Methods: This cross-sectional study was an analytical descriptive work performed on 100 occupants in one of the handicraft industries in Esfahan .The census sampling was done in all workshops. The information of individual characteristics including physical activity was collected through a demographic form. The musculoskeletal discomforts data was gathered through Cornell questionnaire. The data was analyzed using Chi-square, Independent-t and one way variance analysis tests and then evaluated by SPSS18.Findings: The highest individual complaint of reporting sever musculoskeletal discomforts was related to the musculoskeletal discomforts in right shoulder (36%), right wrist (26%) neck, (25%) and upper right arm (24%).Some significant relationship was found between left wrist(P =0.01), lower back(P =0.01), neck (P =0.006) and physical activities.Conclusion: Based on the study results, it can be concluded that regular physical activity, but not too heavy, can have a positive impact on reducing musculoskeletal discomforts.Key Words: Handicraft industry, Physical activity, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Cornell Questionnaire
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
education health and promotion
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2014/10/15 | Published: 2014/10/15
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2014/10/15 | Published: 2014/10/15
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