A study of work related myofascial pain syndrome among selected dressmaker of Dasmariñas, Cavite

Date of Completion

1998

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Dressmaker, Occupational Diseases

Abstract

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a condition characterized by diffused aching pain associated with stiffness that commonly involves the neck musculature and is often misdiagnosed. Its hallmark is muscle tenderness that feel hard to palpate and has a rpoy consistency often referred as trigger points. Unrecognized MPS that has become chronic a major cause of industrial lost time and compensation applications. MPS is extremely common and become a distressing part of anyone's life at some point in his or her lives. It attacks every of any age and does not choose a specific time for which to occur. The cause of this malady is unknown and it affects various living and working conditions of the individuals. An implication of MPS is that it affect the productivity of the person who has it. People affected with it will often stay home and rest thereby affecting the financial capacity of this person if his absence from work becomes longer than usual. In lieu of the above problem, this particular study was conducted. The objectives of this study were to determine the proportion of work-related MPS among selected dressmakers of possible risk factors which contribute to the development of MPS. Hopefully this study will serve as a baseline information to encourage other researchers in developing a manual regarding proper body mechanics and proper posturing as an effective measure for prevention of work-related MPS among dressmakers. This study was conducted among 50 dressmakers on selected tailoring shop in Dasmariñas, Cavite. An interview was conducted with a prepared questionnaire and a checklist of the possible answers which consists of two parts. The first part consists of the information that could provide answers to the primary objectives. Later, the interview questionnaire that was collected was aggregated in random course. The output was considered as the quantitative description of the proportion of work related MPS among dressmakers. Data was then recorded, tabulated, analyzed and interpreted according to to the results of the study. Of the 50 dressmakers that were interviewed, it was found that 74% of them MPS. A high incidence was found among the 20 040 y/o and that the majority of them experiences pain (84% at the upper trapezius area. Sitting posture also greatly influences the occurrence of MPS. It was found that 28% of them sit with trunk and head bent forward and they use a chair occasionally experience emotional stress and also does not exercise at ALL.

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