A study on the most common disability among the employees of Reynolds, Philippines, Dasmariñas, Cavite, 1994

Date of Completion

1995

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Disability Studies, Employment

Abstract

This descriptive study aimed to identify the most common musculoskeletal problem among the employees of Reynold's Philippines, Dasmariñas Cavite. Data was obtained through a review of the company's medical chart from January to December. 1994. Data were gathered and interpreted using frequency percentage and mean. The results of the study showed that Muscle pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint of the employees of Reynold's Philippines, Dasmariñas Cavite followed by Low Back pain. Most of the employees afflicted were males, married and within 26 to 30 years old. Muscle pain as the most prevalent disability among the employees, may be due to large and heavy machinery operation and Low Back Pain as the second most common disability was found to have been due to poor body mechanics or the poor body mechanics or poor posture of the employees when carrying heavy loads, transporting equipment and materials, pushing and pulling activities and overwork. Based on the above results the author recommend that a seminar on how to avoid muscle pain and low back pain should be given at Reynold's Philippines, Dasmariñas Cavite, likewise, educational pamphlets and handouts about proper body mechanics should also be given to the patients and the rest of the employees, as well as a follow up study about the prevention of such disabilities is also recommended.

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