Evaluación del riesgo ergonómico por posturas forzadas en el área de fisioterapia del Hospital de Especialidades Carlos Andrade Marín

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the level of risk due to forced postures in the physical therapists of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Area present in the work tasks, through the use of specific ergonomic methodology, to know the level of affectation due to statism and body dynamism. Materials and Method: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional cohort study in a sample of 31 Physiotherapists. The Nordic Questionnaire was applied to know the perception of the musculoskeletal symptoms; a quick checklist of risk conditions (ISO TR 12295) and the application of specific methodology in order to measure the level of risk of forced positions using the OWAS and REBA method. Results: Of the 31 physiotherapists surveyed; 30 of them stated having had musculoskeletal symptoms in the last 12 months. The body areas most affected were: neck with 77.42% (24; 31), upper back 64.52% (20; 31), and lower back: 60.00% (18; 31) REBA in a physiotherapist: score of eleven; action level 4, very high risk and at the physiotherapist action level 3, high risk; so action is needed soon. OWAS in level 3 physiotherapist and level 2 physiotherapist. Conclusion: The musculoskeletal disorders reported in this study are mainly at the neck level, almost lower back and the condition is high in the lower back and lower limbs in women. The level of ergonomic risk was high, which requires immediate action in order to avoid future repercussions on occupational health.