Table 2 Overall prevalence of laboratory work-related musculoskeletal problems within the last 12 months and 7 days (Total sample = 110)
Body area | Problems within last 12 months | Problems preventing daily activities | Problems requiring physician or health professional assistance | Problems within last 7 days | Problems preventing daily activities | Problems requiring physician or health professional assistance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
Neck | 26(23.6) | 21(19.1) | 16(14.5) | 11(10.0) | 7(6.4) | 2(1.8) |
Shoulders | 17(15.5) | 10(9.1) | 9(8.2) | 7(6.4) | 4(3.6) | 2(1.8) |
Upper back | 22(20.0) | 16(14.5) | 14(12.7) | 15(13.6) | 10(9.1) | 2(1.8) |
Elbows | 1(0.9) | 1(0.9) | 1(0.9) | 1(0.9) | 1(0.9) | 1(0.9) |
Wrists/hands | 12(10.9) | 11(10.0) | 9(8.2) | 5(4.5) | 5(4.5) | 1(0.9) |
Lower back | 30(27.3) | 25(22.7) | 25(22.7) | 17(15.5) | 14(12.7) | 6(5.5) |
Hips/thighs | 5(4.5) | 3(2.7) | 3(2.7) | 3(2.7) | 1(0.9) | 1(0.9) |
Knees | 6(5.5) | 2(1.8) | 3(2.7) | 4(3.6) | 3(2.7) | 2(1.8) |
Ankles/feet | 11(10.0) | 9(8.2) | 8(7.3) | 4(3.6) | 3(2.7) | 2(1.8) |