Comparative Assessment of Upper Limbs Musculoskeletal Disorders by Rapid Upper Limb Assessment Among Computer Users of Zahedan Universities

comparative assessment of upper limbs musculoskeletal disorders by rapid upper limb assessment among computer users of zahedan universities

conclusions the potential risk and prevalence of ulmsds among computer users of medical sciences university were less than those of technical-engineering university due to following ergonomic principles. rula found to be a proper method for the assessment of the ergonomic risk factors of the ulmsds in order to prevent such disorders. background along with widespread use of computers, work-relat...

Ergonomic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Disorders Risk by Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) Technique in a PorcelainManufacturing Factory.

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders have been devoted high percentage of occupational injuries and it is one of the leading causes of absence from work and disability. In this study we aimed to determine prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and their risk factors and to evaluate exposure of musculoskeletal disorders risk factors by Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) Technique...

Comparative Study of Upper Limb Load Assessment and Occurrence of Musculoskeletal Disorders at Repetitive Task Workstations

This study explored the relationship between subjectively assessed complaints of pain in the arm, forearm and hand, and musculoskeletal load caused by repetitive tasks. Workers (n=942) were divided into 22 subgroups, according to the type of their workstations. They answered questions on perceived musculoskeletal pain of upper limbs. Basic and aggregate indices from a questionnaire on the preva...

Risk Factors of Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders of Computer Users: A Preliminary Report

Musculoskeletal symptoms, visual fatigue and stress are the common health hazards among the computer users. The objective of this study is to compute the level of risk among the computer users using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) method. Working postures are recorded with 10 participants having age range from 25 to 33. It is observed that more than 70% postures are harmful for prolonged use...

evaluation of upper limb musculoskeletal loads due to posture, repetition, and force by rapid upper limb assessment in a textile factory