Evaluación del riesgo ergonómico y síntomas musculoesqueléticos mediante la aplicación del método REBA y cuestionario Nórdico en los choferes de la Prefectura del Guayas, 2017.

Abstract

Introduction: The musculoskeletal disorders are a set of signs and symptoms that affect the locomotor system, they are shown trough pain and functional limitation in the affeceted area. The drivers work activity develops health tisks, extended work journeys, schedule disorders, vibration, overload stance, and bad positions set up a negative profile of work conditions. These affects the drivers health physically and also their Psyche. Objective: Determine the most common musculosketal disorders in drivers from the Prefecture del Guayas using the REBA method and Nordic cuestionary in order to design a physiotherapeutic treatment plan related to the obtained results. Method: This reports shows a quantitative approach, descriptive reach, non-experimental transversal design over a sample of 100 drivers from Prefectura Guayas. Results: Trough the REBA method and Nordic questionaries, it was found that 75.5% shows medium ergonomic. Risk and 24.5% shows a high risk. 59% revealed musculosketal symptoms, 74% with emphasis in the lumbar area, 32% neck area and 18% shoulders. Conclusions: Drivers are expose to medium and high ergonomic risk levels, and the most common musculosketal disorders are neck pain and lower back pain. This requires the intervention of corrective and prevented ergonomic actions. Recommendations: Implement campaigns and informative speeches, regular maintenance of work positions, use of a physiotherapeutic plan of exercises as a guide to prevent disorders.