Effects of Ergonomics Training and Corrective Exercises on Musculoskeletal Disorders among Office Computer Users at Qazvin Province Gas Company
Authors
Abstract:
Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are major causes of absenteeism, increased costs, and human injuries among computer users. This study aimed to examine the effects of ergonomics training and corrective exercises on musculoskeletal disorders among a gas company computer users. Material and Methods: This experimental study was conducted on 19 office computer users who participated in training programs, including correct sitting postures, workplace layouts, and corrective exercises. For this purpose, training programs and corrective exercises were employed in four one-hour sessions in one week and 16 one-hour sessions in eight weeks. Results: Musculoskeletal disorder prevalence, postures, and workplace layouts were assessed using the Nordic Questionnaire and a researcher-made checklist. Accordingly, the highest prevalence was observed in the lower back (63.2%), neck (52.6%), and knees (42.1%). Differences in the rates of proper postures and workplace layouts were statistically significant before and after the ergonomic training so that 81.25% of postures and 47.8% of workplace layouts were improved. The results showed that training programs on ergonomics principles and corrective movements reduced musculoskeletal disorders among office computer users within the range of 10.5 to 52.6%. Conclusions: Increasing employee awareness of appropriate postures, workplace layouts, and corrective movements effectively reduced musculoskeletal disorders in computer users.
similar resources
The Effect of Eight Weeks of Corrective Exercises Intervention on Reducing the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Computer Users of Gas Company
Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are one of the most important causes of absenteeism, increased costs and human injuries, which are very common in computer users. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of corrective exercise on reducing the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in computer users working in a gas company. Material...
full textthe effect of three ergonomics intervention on work-related posture and musculoskeletal disorders in office workers (computer users) gas company of isfahan
background: studies on the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (wmsds) in computer users is high. the aim of this study was to determine the effect of three ergonomics intervention on body posture and musculoskeletal disorders in office workers (computer users) in isfahan gas company. these interventions include education, sports and installation of software on computer systems...
full textThe Effect of Ergonomic Principles Education on Musculoskeletal Disorders among Computer Users
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the education ergonomic principles on musculoskeletal disorders among computer users at Rasht welfare organization in 2011. Materials & Methods: This semi-experimental study, 283 female computer users whom had musculoskeletal disorders randomly assigned into two groups. The case group were educated practically and theoretically about ergonomic...
full textWork-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Computer Users
Computer-related musculoskeletal disorders continue to increase in both developed and developing nations, as a result of increase of number of computer users. The objective of this study was to determine the pattern and factors associated with musculoskeletal disorders among computer users. The descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out using a structured questionnaire among 305 computer...
full texteffects of exercise movements on reduce musculoskeletal disorders (msds) and burnout among computer users
background: work related musculoskeletal disorders (msds) are considered the most common cause loss of work time, increased costs and human injuries. the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of planned exercise movements to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (msds) and burnout in the computer users. method: in this study, the effects of exercise movements using the software were review...
full textMy Resources
Journal title
volume 11 issue 3
pages 246- 255
publication date 2022-07
By following a journal you will be notified via email when a new issue of this journal is published.
Hosted on Doprax cloud platform doprax.com
copyright © 2015-2023