Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: October | Volume: 10 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 311-315
Evaluation of Risk of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Professional Architects
Vijayendra Rajguru1, Kajol Mahadev Mangle2
1Associate Professor, PES’s Modern College of Physiotherapy, Shivajinagar, Pune
2Intern, MGM College of Physiotherapy, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai.
Corresponding Author: Vijayendra Rajguru
ABSTRACT
Musculoskeletal disorders are a common problem among the professional Architects. Many epidemiological studies have shown that ergonomic factors and aspects of work organization play an important role in the development of these disorders.
Study Objective: To evaluate the commonest regions affected in Architects using a self-made questionnaire and evaluate the risk level of body postures in Architects using Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA).
Methodology: Hundred professional Architects of both genders in the age group between 21-40 years were selected on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Self-made questionnaire was filled- comprising of demographic data, working hours, extra-curricular activities, prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders. Photographs of the subjects were taken in the sagittal plane while performing their drafting work with marking of anatomical points by markers and the measurement of the joint angles were performed using KINOVEA. Assessment of risk of musculoskeletal disorders was assessed using REBA Scale. The data was tabulated, coded and analysed for descriptive statistics using Microsoft Excel Worksheet.
Result: Our study revealed that Neck and Lower back are the commonest regions affected followed by shoulder and wrist and fingers in professional Architects with a medium risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders.
Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that, the commonest regions affected are neck and lower back followed by shoulder and wrist and fingers in professional Architects. The professional Architects have a REBA score of five which is predicted as medium risk to develop musculoskeletal disorders.
Key words: Rapid Entire Body Assessment, KINOVEA, Musculoskeletal disorders, Architects, Computers.