فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Introduction: Handicrafts seems to be one of the high‑risk jobs regarding work‑relatedmusculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) which necessitate the implementation of differentcorrective intervention like regular physical activities. This study aimed to investigate theimpact of physical activity on WMSDs among craftsmen. Methods: This cross‑sectional studywas an analytical – descriptive study carried out on 100 craftsmen working in Isfahan, Iran,in 2013. The sampling method was census, and all workshops involved with this job wereincluded. Information on demographic parameters and physical activity was collected bydemographic forms. The data related to worker’s musculoskeletal discomforts were conductedusing Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire. The data were analyzed usingstatistical tests including independent t‑test, Chi‑square, and ANOVA. The statistical analysiswas performed using SPSS 18. Results: The highest percentages of complaints related tosevere musculoskeletal discomfort were reported in right shoulder (%36), right wrist (%26),neck (%25), and upper right arm (%24), respectively. A significant relationship was observedbetween physical activity and musculoskeletal discomforts of left wrist (P = 0.012), lowerback (P = 0.016), and neck (P = 0.006). Discussion and Conclusion: Based on the studyresults, it can be inferred that regular but not too heavy physical activity can have a positiveimpact on decreasing the musculoskeletal discomforts.