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  • Title: An integrative approach for evaluating work related musculoskeletal disorders.
    Author: Mishra W, Amitabha D, Iqbal R, Gangopadhyay S, Chandra AM.
    Journal: Work; 2012; 43(4):437-46. PubMed ID: 23151733.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: To develop a framework for evaluating the work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). PARTICIPANTS: The proposed framework was tested on 15~jewellery manufacturing workers working at Chinchpokhli region in Mumbai, India and on 15 students studying in a management institute of Mumbai, India. METHODS: The framework has been broken into three phases. Phase 1--Ergonomic-risk evaluation; Phase 2--Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) evaluation and Phase 3--Clinical examination. Ergonomic-risk evaluation determines the relationship between work relatedness and musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) evaluation tries to assess the presence of discomforts/disabilities in different body regions, through subjective evaluation tools. Ergonomic-risk evaluation involved QEC, PLIBEL and posture analysis by RULA. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) evaluation involved administration of self reported questionnaires. Clinical examination involved muscle grading by a physiotherapist and back strength measurement. RESULTS: The framework suggested that ergonomic risk evaluation techniques, self reported body part questionnaires and physical measurement of physiological/biomechanical transients may have a relationship and can be used for the evaluation of work related musculoskeletal disorders. CONCLUSION: The proposed integrative approach will help in developing stage wise intervention strategies for work related musculoskeletal disorders.
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