Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Academicians in Malaysian Universities

Authors

  • Syed Abudaheer K.1, Chu Rongle2, Rahul Krishnan Kutty1, Narayanan Muthukumran N.1, Mahendran Jayaraman1, Suvinlal Stalin Russel1, Arunkumar Nedunchezhiyan1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12847

Keywords:

Musculoskeletal Symptoms, muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilages

Abstract

Work-related musculoskeletal disorder is (WMSD) defined as injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletal
system, which includes muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilages, and spinal discs that may be associated
with exposure to risk factors in the workplace. This study is to determine the prevalence of work-related
musculoskeletal symptoms and analysis of risk factors among the academicians of university in Malaysia.
Index Terms–Academician, Work-related Musculoskeletal Symptom Work-related musculoskeletal
symptoms (WMS) has been identified as “occupational cramps” or “occupational myalgia”, in relation to an
occupation or work-related activities.

Author Biography

  • Syed Abudaheer K.1, Chu Rongle2, Rahul Krishnan Kutty1, Narayanan Muthukumran N.1, Mahendran Jayaraman1, Suvinlal Stalin Russel1, Arunkumar Nedunchezhiyan1

    1Lecturer, 2Research Scholar, School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, MAHSA University, Malaysia

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Published

2020-10-29

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Section

Articles

License

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/deed.en

How to Cite

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Academicians in Malaysian Universities. (2020). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 14(4), 7580-7585. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.12847