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  • Title: Do Musculoskeletal Disorders Affect Work Tasks in Farmers: A Study of Rural Saskatchewan.
    Author: Friesen KB, Lang AE.
    Journal: J Occup Environ Med; 2022 Sep 01; 64(9):e591-e596. PubMed ID: 35902342.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common among farmers, yet associated difficulty during work is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to determine the connection between MSDs and work-related task difficulty in rural Saskatchewan. METHODS: Rural Saskatchewan farmers and farm workers with history of MSD in the last 5 years ( n = 72) participated via an online survey. RESULTS: Shoulder MSDs were the most common (75%), followed by neck (65%), knees (61%), and lower back (58%). Many participants reported more than one MSD. Presence of MSDs leads to difficulty in work tasks; for example, difficulty when operating power tools with hands was 8.7 times more likely for those with shoulder MSD. CONCLUSIONS: MSDs in rural Saskatchewan farmers are associated with greater work task difficulty, and future research into risk factors related to those tasks can guide prevention strategies.
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