Patient-related and occupational factors influencing mechanical low back pain among male jeepney drivers in Cavite

Date of Completion

2006

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Low Back Pain, Occupational Diseases, Automobile Driving, Public Transportation

Abstract

This study aimed to described the patient related and occupational factors that contribute to experiencing Mechanical Low Back pain among male jeepney drivers in Cavite. Patient related factors such as age, weight, height, body built and leg length inequality and occupational factors like bending and twisting of the trunk, static work postures assumed and whole body vibration experienced by the participants. The research design that was used to identify patient-related and occupational factors contributing to Mechanical Low Back pain was descriptive in nature. A total of 73 jeepney drivers were screened and 54 met the criteria and were willing to be part of the study. The researcher designed a researcher-administered 2 part questionnaire suitable to meet the objectives of the study. The data gathered focused on the subjects profile about the duration and frequency of work, and the patient and occupational factors influencing Mechanical Low Back Pain. The data gathered from 54 out of 73 participants yielded the following results: As to patient related factors, majority of the population experiencing Mechanical Low Back Pain is between the ages of 36-39, a height ranging from 54-60 inches, weight between 120-135lbs, body built of endormorph in nature, and showed no difference between leg lengths. As to occupational factors majority of the results showed that 70% did not bend their trunk when receiving the fare, 61% showed faulty posture when driving and 25% are exposed to 3-4 hours of whole body vibrations while driving.

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