The role of whole-body vibration in back pain : a cross-sectional study with agricultural pilots
Objective A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the role of whole-body vibration as a risk factor for spinal musculoskeletal symptoms among agricultural pilots. Method The study was conducted in two stages that included measuring the pilots’ exposure to whole-body vibration during the...
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| Formato: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2019 |
| País: | Brasil |
| Recursos: | Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) |
| Repositorio: | Repositório Institucional da UFRGS |
| Idioma: | inglés |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:www.lume.ufrgs.br:10183/220152 |
| Acesso em linha: | http://hdl.handle.net/10183/220152 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palavra-chave: | Saúde ocupacional Aviação agrícola Sistema musculoesquelético Vibração Aviadores Occupational health and safety Agricultural aviation Whole-body vibration Musculoskeletal disorders Back pain |
| Resumo: | Objective A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the role of whole-body vibration as a risk factor for spinal musculoskeletal symptoms among agricultural pilots. Method The study was conducted in two stages that included measuring the pilots’ exposure to whole-body vibration during the flight procedures and applying a self-administered questionnaire about musculoskeletal symptoms of the spine. Results None of the four aircraft texted exposed the pilot above the Exposure Limit Value (ELV) established by the standards. However, in a few specific situations, two of them exceeded the Exposure Action Value (EAV). About 62% of the pilots who operated these aircraft reported some musculoskeletal symptoms of the spine in the last few 12 months. Conclusion Using the data from this study, it was possible to calculate the odds ratio of the agricultural pilot suffering low back pain, based on eight personal and work-related factors. Relevance for the industry Based on the results of the present study, it was possible to define strategies to reduce whole-body exposure in agricultural aircraft and, consequently, improve the pilots’ health. Strategies included management of the exposure and aircraft improvement. |
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