Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among IT professionals

Muhammad Mirza  Shahzaib; Haroon  Raza; Ahsan  Javed; Sumbal  Salik; Nehrat Kumar Alias  Akash; Asma .; Hafiz Rana Muhammad  Arslan

doi:10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.275

Authors

Muhammad Mirza Shahzaib University of South Asia, Cantt Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Haroon Raza University of South Asia, Cantt Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Ahsan Javed Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of South Asia, Cantt Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Sumbal Salik Johar Institute of Professional Studies, Lahore, Pakistan
Nehrat Kumar Alias Akash Life Special School, Karachi, Pakistan.
Asma . The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan
Hafiz Rana Muhammad Arslan Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of South Asia, Cantt Campus, Lahore.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pbmj.v5i1.275

Abstract

Over the previous two decades, computer use has increased the occurrence of musculoskeletal problems and other disorders. Frequent computer use is to blame for a slew of MSDs that can cause fatigue, pain, and even impairment. Tendons, ligaments, joints, nerves, blood muscles, and veins are all affected by these conditions. Methods: The study design of this research was cross-sectional. The sample size of 413. The data was gathered from IT Professionals of 4 different software houses of Lahore. Nordic musculoskeletal disorder questionnaire was used. Results: The most affected body regions among were neck (63.9%), lower back (58.6%), and upper back (42.9%). Other affected regions were; Right shoulder (39.2%), Left shoulder (33.7%), both shoulders (31.2%), one or both hips/thighs (26.2%), right wrist/hand (23.2%), one or both knees (22.8%), left wrist/hand (20.8%), one or both ankles/feet (19.4%), right elbow (15.3%), left elbow (12.6%), both wrist/hand (12.3%) and both elbows (8.2%) respectively. Conclusion: It was concluded that there is high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders seen in the IT Professionals,

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