Work related upper limb musculoskeletal disorders among dentist; a cross- sectional study with site and onset of upper limb symptoms | Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences 2023

Author(s)

Abida Arif Bahria University College of Physical Therapy, Bahria University Health Sciences,Karachi,Pakistan

Khalid Aziz Bahria University College of Physical Therapy, Bahria University Health Sciences,Karachi,Pakistan

Sharjeel Tasneem Bahria University College of Physical Therapy, Bahria University Health Sciences,Karachi,Pakistan

Kiran Bashir Islamabad College of Physiotherapy, Margalla Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan

Muhammad Nouman Hussain Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Muhammad Kashif Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Abstract

Dentists' working day involves awkward and static standing and sitting positions to work within a precise mouth area, resulting in musculoskeletal problems. Objective: To determine frequency of musculoskeletal pain and disorders along with the body-site-speci??c upper limb (UL) symptoms among dentists. Methods: A cross-sectional study with non-probability convenience sampling was done from March to December 2021. Data were collected using three validated questionnaires, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI). SPSS was used to analyze data. Results: Fifty-three dentists were enrolled, with 5 (9.4%) males and 48 (90.6%) females. Pain regions were assessed in terms of frequency and severity of pain. There were signi??cant differences found in different regions with p-value less than 0.001. Severe pain was found more in elbow with 42.9%, moderate pain in shoulder was observed with 37.5% however, 31.8% mild pain was observed in neck region with signi??cant p-value of 0.004. Mean Posture Score (Neck, Shoulder, Elbow and Wrist) was found to be 5.32 ± 0.85 and Mean Posture Score (Upper Back) was found to be 4.08 ± 1.68. Female Gender was found common 25.8% in neck pain, 20.9% in shoulder pain, 16.1% in elbow, 12.9% in upper back with signi??cant p-value of 0.016. Conclusions: Elbow was the most painful area in upper limb among dentists working with Clients. Female were more vulnerable in pain than male and majority reported pain related problem, which results in restricted range of motion.

Publication Details

Page(s) 94-98

DOI 10.54393/pjhs.v4i01.461

Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Year: 2023

Keywords

Upper limb Musculoskeletal disorder Dentist Restricted Range of Motion

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