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Prevalência de lesões músculo-esqueléticas nos membros inferiores e cinemática da marcha: um estudo exploratório em trabalhadores de restaurantes.
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Introdução: As lesões músculo-esqueléticas relacionadas com o trabalho são um problema relevante e prevalente mundialmente. São poucas as investigações que se têm dedicado ao estudo destas na área da restauração, sobretudo ao nível dos membros inferiores, facto que se deve fundamentalmente à dificuldade no recrutamento de trabalhadores do setor e à elevada rotatividade dos mesmos. Por outro lado, sendo a marcha uma atividade determinante para a atividade destes trabalhadores, não foram encontrados estudos que relacionem a prevalência destas lesões nesta área corporal e o desempenho motor da marcha. Objetivos: Conhecer a prevalência destas patologias e a sua correlação com a cinemática da marcha, em trabalhadores do setor da restauração, com funções na Cozinha/Copa e na Sala de Refeições. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, do tipo analítico e transversal. A recolha de dados foi efetuada através de um questionário sociodemográfico e de saúde, pelo Questionário Nórdico Músculo-Esquelético e por passadeira barométrica. Resultados: A amostra incluiu 50 trabalhadores, com idade média de 30,4±11,1 anos, sendo 24 (48%) mulheres. De forma global a prevalência mais elevada de sintomatologia observou-se na coluna lombar, joelhos e pés. A intensidade da dor nestes segmentos foi superior nos trabalhadores da Cozinha/Copa (p=0,032; p=0,014; p=0,041). A pressão plantar e o comprimento do passo foi superior nos trabalhadores da Sala (p=0,026; p=0,009). A correlação entre as variáveis sociodemográficas e de saúde e a prevalência de sintomas compatíveis com eventuais lesões músculo-esqueléticas variaram de acordo com o posto de trabalho, ocorrendo a mesma observação relativamente às variáveis cinemáticas da marcha. Conclusão: A presença da sintomatologia nos trabalhadores da restauração, recolhida pelo questionário de saúde e pelo Questionário Nórdico Músculo-Esquelético foi elevada na coluna lombar, joelhos e pés. A intensidade da dor e os padrões da marcha variaram entre os postos de trabalho, cuja associação se prende com as caraterísticas dos indivíduos e as especificidades do desempenho laboral.
Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal injuries are a significant and prevalent problem worldwide. Few studies have focused on these injuries in the restaurant industry, especially in the lower limbs, primarily due to the challenges in recruiting workers for the sector and their high turnover. Furthermore, since gait is a crucial activity for these workers, no studies have linked the prevalence of these injuries in this area of the body to gait motor performance. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of symptoms related to these pathologies and their correlation with gait kinematics in restaurant workers working in the kitchen/pantry and dining room. Methodology: This was an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study. Data collection was conducted using a sociodemographic and health questionnaire, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and a barometric treadmill. Results: The sample included 50 workers, with a mean age of 30.4 ± 11.1 years, of whom 24 (48%) were women. Overall, the highest prevalence of symptoms was observed in the lumbar spine, knees, and feet. Pain intensity in these segments was higher in Kitchen/Pantry workers (p=0.032; p=0.014; p=0.041). Plantar pressure and stride length were higher in Dining Room workers (p=0.026; p=0.009). The correlation between sociodemographic and health variables and the prevalence of symptoms varied according to job position, with the same observation occurring regarding gait kinematic variables. Conclusion: Symptoms among restaurant workers, as assessed by a health questionnaire and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, were high in the lumbar spine, knees, and feet. Pain intensity and gait patterns varied between jobs, showing a correlation between individual characteristics and the specifics of job performance.
Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal injuries are a significant and prevalent problem worldwide. Few studies have focused on these injuries in the restaurant industry, especially in the lower limbs, primarily due to the challenges in recruiting workers for the sector and their high turnover. Furthermore, since gait is a crucial activity for these workers, no studies have linked the prevalence of these injuries in this area of the body to gait motor performance. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of symptoms related to these pathologies and their correlation with gait kinematics in restaurant workers working in the kitchen/pantry and dining room. Methodology: This was an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study. Data collection was conducted using a sociodemographic and health questionnaire, the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and a barometric treadmill. Results: The sample included 50 workers, with a mean age of 30.4 ± 11.1 years, of whom 24 (48%) were women. Overall, the highest prevalence of symptoms was observed in the lumbar spine, knees, and feet. Pain intensity in these segments was higher in Kitchen/Pantry workers (p=0.032; p=0.014; p=0.041). Plantar pressure and stride length were higher in Dining Room workers (p=0.026; p=0.009). The correlation between sociodemographic and health variables and the prevalence of symptoms varied according to job position, with the same observation occurring regarding gait kinematic variables. Conclusion: Symptoms among restaurant workers, as assessed by a health questionnaire and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, were high in the lumbar spine, knees, and feet. Pain intensity and gait patterns varied between jobs, showing a correlation between individual characteristics and the specifics of job performance.
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Saúde do trabalhador Lesões músculo-esqueléticas relacionadas com o trabalho (LMERT) Riscos ocupacionais Análise da marcha Restaurantes Medicina do trabalho
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Ajeogene Serviços Médicos