Musculoskeletal Disorders in Primary School Teachers
César O. Ramírez-García,
Danny J. Lluguay-Quispillo,
Jorge D. Inga-Lafebre
et al.
Abstract:Teachers in schools often face working conditions imposed by educational institutions that can pose ergonomic risks and affect their health. This research aims to determine the presence of musculoskeletal disorders and the ergonomic risk factors associated with this population. We collected anthropometric data, assessed musculoskeletal symptoms using the Nordic Kuorinka questionnaire in 134 teachers, and analyzed their workplaces using the ERGO/IBV software. The results include an anthropometric description, h… Show more
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