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VOL. 3, ISSUE 6 (2018)
Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in school teachers
Authors
Jyoti Kataria, Shilpa Jain
Abstract
Musculoskeletal disorders has become one of primary source of work-related health hazards. Since in present scenario due to tremendous pressure at workplace and responsibilities to fulfill financial requirements office workers tend to work under serious pressure and stress. Teachers amongst one the seriously affected group significantly affected their health and work under extensive pressure to perform at school or academic institutes. Hence primary aim is to find out prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder among school teachers such that in future selective rehabilitation programs may be generated keeping in mind most affected area. Methodology: 150 school teachers were approached out of which 120 completed the survey and hence took part in the research work. The Nordic Questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in School Teachers. Results: Prevalence of cervical pain and shoulder pain was primarily reported being moist affected zone followed by back pain which significantly affected their overall well-being. Conclusion: As per results obtained it is concluded that health of teachers significantly affected keeping neck pain, shoulder pain and back pain as major part affected, which may be considered as serious issue and preventive measures must be taken to avoid such high prevalence.
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Pages:40-43
How to cite this article:
Jyoti Kataria, Shilpa Jain "Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in school teachers". International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education, Vol 3, Issue 6, 2018, Pages 40-43
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