A RESEARCH ON PREVALENCE OF LOW BACK PAIN DISABILITY IN MARBLE FACTORY WORKERS

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A RESEARCH ON PREVALENCE OF LOW BACK PAIN DISABILITY IN MARBLE FACTORY WORKERS

Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 8

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: WMSD's among marble factory workers are common. They are a major concern of workers, union, employers and government. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are disorders of body structures such as tendons, joints, muscles, ligaments, bones, nerves or a local blood circulation system caused or aggravated primarily by the nature of performance of work. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of low back pain in marble factory of Aburoad, to know the relation between low back pain and physical activity. Most work related MSDs are resulting from repeated exposures to low - or high intensity workloads over a prolong period of time. This indicates a strong relationship between factors within the working environment and the development of MSDs, and that these conditions result in significant reduction in productivity OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to study and identify issues and problems of MSDs, specifically LBP. It was believed that results of this study would provide a base for planning interventional programs at work place and improving workers health. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire was formulated with few variables which were specifically focused. A general set of subjective variables such as name, age, sex, occupation, hand dominance, hypertension, weight, BMI were included. Few specific variables were-Nature of job, experience in years, working hours & overtime, drug addiction (alcohol, tobacco intake),routine of work (sitting/standing/walking/bending/lifting heavy loads), rest time-up to 3 categories(30 minutes/45 minutes and above) MATERIALS: It included demographic identification form, modified oswestry disability index of LBP, NPRS scale, consent form, tapes, Mats etc. SETTING OF THE STUDY: Data were collected at 5 marble factories. PATIENTS: 180 subjects with LBP were involved in the study after screening of approximately 328 workers. SAMPLING TECHNIQUE: Simple convenient sampling SAMPLE SIZE: Total 180 subjects of 5 factories with low back pain participated in study. SELECTION CRITERIA: The study populations were selected according to inclusion/exclusion criteria. RESULTS: There was a higher prevalence of LBP in factory workers doing more of bending and sitting activities when compared to the standing positions. Even we found that the workers lifting more of heavy weight more than 20 kg reported of having LBP, which is in concordance to the support etal's study that the workers who had to lift the object up to 25 kg or more. There were significantly associated with LBP. CONCLUSION: Work related musculoskeletal disorders in marble factory workers were common as a higher prevalence of LBP. This perception of intensified workloads, repetitive and monotonous work with limited job control and clarity might be one of the factors associated with MSDs. Further research is needed to investigate the effect of risk factors as general health status on prevalence musculoskeletal disorders.

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Dr. Arvind Kumar (PT)

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