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The Effect Of Ergonomic Training Versus Ergonomic Advice On Musculoskeletal Pain And Functional Disability Among Tyre Manufacturing Industry Workers: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Ergonomic training, ergonomic advice, musculoskeletal pain, functional disability, tyre-building industry

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a prevalent occupational health issue among workers in the tyre-building industry due to repetitive tasks, awkward postures, and prolonged working hours. Ergonomics plays a vital role in reducing MSD risk, yet the comparative impact of ergonomic training versus ergonomic advice remains underexplored. Aim: To evaluate the effect of ergonomic training compared to ergonomic advice in reducing musculoskeletal pain and improving functional disability among tyre-building industry workers. Objective: To assess and compare the impact of ergonomic training and ergonomic advice on musculoskeletal pain using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and functional disability using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score over six weeks. Methodology: A randomized clinical trial was conducted with a total sample size of 28 workers from the tyre-building industry. Participants were randomly assigned to either the ergonomic advice group (n=14) or the ergonomic training group (n=14). The ergonomic advice group was provided with written materials and brief consultations regarding ergonomic principles and practice. The ergonomic training group received a structured six-week program emphasizing practical ergonomic strategies and postural corrections. Outcome measures included musculoskeletal pain (VAS) and functional disability (DASH), assessed at baseline and at the end of six weeks. Result: The ergonomic training Group-B demonstrated significantly greater improvements compared to the ergonomic advice Group-A. The mean reduction in musculoskeletal pain (VAS score) was significantly higher in the Group-B (mean difference: 1.93 ± 0.27) compared to the Group-A (mean difference: 1.00 ± 0.00; p < 0.001). Similarly, the Group-B showed a greater reduction in functional disability (DASH score) with a mean difference of 17.36 ± 1.11 compared to 9.57 ± 3.61 in the EAG group (p < 0.001). The Mann-Whitney U test confirmed statistically significant differences in both outcomes between groups (VAS: U = 7.000, p < 0.001; DASH: U = 0.000, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Ergonomic training is more effective than ergonomic advice in reducing musculoskeletal pain and improving functional disability among tyre-building industry workers. Implementing interactive ergonomic training programs in industrial settings is recommended to promote worker health and productivity. Keywords: Ergonomic training, ergonomic advice, musculoskeletal pain, functional disability, tyre-building industry Abbreviation: WMSDs – Work-Related Musculoskeletal disorders, VAS – Visual Analogue Scale, DASH – Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand

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Dr.Nerin Hansoti, Dr.Dharmang Vyas, & Dr.Bhavana Gadhavi (January-2025). The Effect Of Ergonomic Training Versus Ergonomic Advice On Musculoskeletal Pain And Functional Disability Among Tyre Manufacturing Industry Workers: A Randomized Clinical Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 10(1), c738-c747. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2501285.pdf

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Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_303461

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Country: RAJPIPLA, Gujarat, India

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