Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Auto-Risckshaw Driver Dwelling in Pune
Abstract: Background and Purpose: The economic boom in India is the result of an undeniable rise in transportation activities in all regions. Professional drivers go through a lot of health exposure to the environment at the job. Auto-rickshaw drivers are highly vulnerable of developing work related musculoskeletal disorders in our country exclusively considering road circumstances. The purpose of the study was to study musculoskeletal discomforts in auto-rickshaw drivers in Pune city using Cornell Musculoskeletal discomfort Questionnaire. Methods: A study of total 30 participants was carried out amongst randomly selected auto-rickshaw drivers in the city of Pune, after fulfillment of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire (Sedentary workers male version) was used for data collection. Result: Most prevalent and significant anatomical body site of Upper extremity and its interference with work. 81% population, were having discomfort in neck region and interference was 63%. In right shoulder there was 70% - discomfort and interference was 45%. In Lower extremity, most prevalent anatomical site 65% population experienced low back pain and interference is 40%. Conclusion: The study concluded that there is high risk for musculoskeletal impairments among auto-rickshaw drivers which had association with the age of the driver, years of driving experience and poor maintenance of the vehicle and its poor ergonomics.
Keywords: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Auto-rickshaw drivers, Work related disorders
How to Cite?: Ketki Jadhav, Dr. Mahendra Shende, Dr. Neerja Deshmukh, "Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Discomfort in Auto-Risckshaw Driver Dwelling in Pune", Volume 11 Issue 2, February 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 320-322, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR22204184128, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR22204184128