Association of Prolong Sitting with Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Study Determining Prevalence of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Due to Poor Posture and Bad Ergonomics - Softcover

Naqvi, Mahmooda; Yasmeen, Samreen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 6202003251 ISBN 13: 9786202003254

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

This book is based on research conducted to determine the association of prolong sitting with common musculoskeletal disorders among private and public sector bankers of Karachi, Pakistan. Another objective of this study is to compare ergonomic workstation design among private and public sector bankers. This study also compared the most common region of body affected from work related musculoskeletal disorders due to bad ergonomics or other risk factors. A descriptive surveyed based approach is employed for data collection. The data is collected using self-administered questionnaire. The gathered data is analyzed through the various statistical features of SPSS. The results of the study shows that there is comparable knowledge and awareness between private and public sector bankers. However, they still need knowledge of ergonomics and their body posture while working at the workstation to prevent WRMSD.

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About the Author

Dr. Mahmooda Naqvi BPT & PPDPT is a Consultant Physiotherapist in Pakistan. She has been actively involved in treating patients having various physical problems. She was also involved in teaching DPT and M.Phil courses at Ziauddin University and also gives her major contribution in Research.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6202003251
• ISBN 13: 9786202003254
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 84