Naslov
Analysis of physical activity as a mediator between non-ergonomic position of upper body segments and musculoskeletal health in bus drivers

Autori
Mavrin Jeličić, Martina ; Milošević, Milan ; Prlenda, Nikola

Izvornik
Kinesiology (1848-638X) 54 (2022), 2; 249-255

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
ergonomics ; driver's workplace ; health ; walking

Sažetak
The number of injuries and accidents at the workplace are constantly rising, and the most pronounced injuries are related to the musculoskeletal health. Numerous studies have revealed that city bus drivers have a high incidence of musculoskeletal pain. The aim of this study was to determine whether physical activity levels might be a mediator between the non-ergonomic position of the body upper segments and musculoskeletal health in professional bus drivers. The study protocol included the assessment of participants’ musculoskeletal health using the Örebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire, assessment of the non-ergonomic position of the upper body segments when seated by means of the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment, and measuring of the level of physical activity using the Yamax 200 pedometer. The sample consisted of 115 bus drivers, from 40 to 55 years of age, with a minimum work service of 15 years. The statistical analysis was performed using the SAS System software package (SAS Institute Inc., North Carolina, USA). The main findings of this study indicate that 95.6% of participants reported the presence of musculoskeletal pain and in 24.4% of them a very high risk of the musculoskeletal disorder was observed, which indicated the need for urgent changes. The average number of steps per day was 5, 090.8. Physical activity proved (obtained by regression analysis) as a mediator between the non-ergonomic position of the upper body segments and musculoskeletal health (p=.027). The obtained data should serve as an important argument for designing the future public health and kinesiology interventions for the improvement of health of professional bus drivers.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kineziologija

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