Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Small Scale Food Industry in Karad

Abstract

Background: Musculoskeletal Disorders or MSDs are injuries and disorders that affect the human body’s movement or musculoskeletal system (i.e. muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs, blood vessels, etc.). Work activities that involve heavy lifting, awkward postures, bending, twisting or stooping, prolonged sitting or standing and repetitive motions may contribute to the development of these problems. Industrial workers are more prone to develop musculoskeletal disorders. Objectives: Objectives of the study were to the prevalence of common musculoskeletal disorders and survey among the workers. To find out the severity of specific musculoskeletal disorders prevailing in the food industry in Karad. Material and Method: In this observational study, 60 subjects were assessed using Visual analogue scale (VAS), Posture assessment and Nordic questionnaire. Results: Statistical analysis of VAS were found to be extremely significant with a P value of <0.0001. Conclusion: The current study concluded that there are chances of musculoskeletal disorders in small scale food industry workers. The musculoskeletal disorders which appears with maximum duration initiates with neck pain followed by low back pain and knee pain.