Year: 2024 | Month: September | Volume: 14 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 206-211
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240926
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Vegetable and Fruit Vendors
Vasvi Vora1, Dr. Gopi Contractor2
1Perusing MPT in Community Health and Rehabilitation, Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2Lecturer and PG Guide, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Corresponding Author: Vasvi Vora
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders are common health problem between work related disabilities and injuries in vegetable and fruit vendors. These diseases are characterized by pain and complain in caused by vibration, force exertion, repetitive tasks and working in a bad posture. So, aim of the study is to find the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in vegetable and fruit vendors using Nordic questionnaire.
METHOD: Total 50 vendors were taken. A Nordic questionnaire was used. In this questionnaire the musculoskeletal system is divided in 9 regions as neck, shoulders, elbow, wrists, upper back, lower back, knees and ankle.
RESULT: Most prevalent MSD was reported at ankle joints (27%), knee (22%) and in lower back (15%) during last 12 months. Most prevalent MSD was reported at knee and ankle (20%), in lower back (18%) and in shoulder (17%) during last 7 days.
Key words: Musculoskeletal disorders, vegetable and fruit vendors, Nordic questionnaire. .