What is it about?
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) can be defined as an injury to joints, nerves, muscles, connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments, or any other physical structures which comprise or support the neck, limbs and back [1]. Psychological and physical health issues are still the main reason of morbidity with significant societal and economic consequences [2]. Based on the latest review, musculoskeletal disorders, mainly low shoulder pain, back pain and neck pain, were the major causes of work-related consultations in general practice. Pain disorders could also have a negative influence on work effectiveness and work ability. This could result in psychological issues, like chronic depression [3].
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Why is it important?
Most kindergartens have traditionally employed an all-female workforce, and many kindergarten employees are burdened with a great physical workload, as they also have to stand for a long time while attending to their charges. Not much research have been conducted to study this particular group. That being said, kindergarten workers could be considered as sufferers of high depression and MSD’s. In the present study, it was tried to determine 1. The prevalence of MSD based on severity 2. The level of depression 3. The relationship between depression and MSD
Perspectives
High prevalence of depression and MSD, and also the significant relationship of depression with MSD among workers of kindergartens should be noted as an alarm for the health care professionals, including physical therapists and psychologists. Kindergarten is a critical place for cultivating the minds and physics of children, and any depression or physical issue among the teachers can affect the children’s development process. In the future, it is vital to conduct research to find the reasons and suggest some practical treatments that can solve this issue. Some practical treatment such as some exercise training package to increase the flexibility and strength of kindergarten’s workers muscles will be suggested, that it can lead to decrease their musculoskeletal disorders, especially in neck, shoulder and lower back area, and pains during and after working time.
Dr Ardalan Shariat
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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This page is a summary of: Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and its relation to depression among workers in kindergarten, Work, December 2017, IOS Press,
DOI: 10.3233/wor-172648.
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