Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: April-June | Volume: 7 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 457-461
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20220464
Assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Pain and Work Posture Using REBA in Watchmakers
Salil Somthankar1, Dr. Leena Zore2
1Intern, 2Associate Professor,
2Musculoskeletal Department of Physiotherapy,
DPO’s NETT College of Physiotherapy, Thane, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Leena Zore
ABSTRACT
Background: A watchmaker uses his skills in repairing a watch. They identify the problem correctly and rectify it using appropriate tools. A large number of watchmakers work in sitting positions for long periods of time. Due to this, several musculoskeletal problems like pain, awkward postures develop.
Objective: To assess work related musculoskeletal pain using Nordic Pain Questionnaire. To assess work related posture using REBA.
Method: n=50 subjects were included in the study. The REBA scale was used to assess the work posture and the Nordic pain questionnaire was used to find the involvement of musculoskeletal system.
Results: From the study it was revealed that shoulders (29%) and neck (27%) were the most commonly involved structures and 80% population was under medium risk of having musculoskeletal disorders.
Conclusion: From the study it can be concluded that, majority of the watchmakers fall under medium risk category in REBA (80%). Abnormal work posture has a negative effect on the body with shoulder (29%) and neck (27%) being the most commonly affected parts.
Keywords: Watchmakers, Work Posture, Musculoskeletal disorders.