Volume 8 | Issue - 10
Volume 8 | Issue - 9
Volume 8 | Issue - 9
Volume 8 | Issue - 9
Volume 8 | Issue - 9
Background: Rubber tapping causes various health problems among rubber tapping workers. It varies from simple musculoskeletal aches to more serious and complicated structural damage to bone, muscles, tendons and nerves of musculoskeletal system. The present study was conducted in rubber tapping workers in Kanyakumari District. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are major causes of absenteeism, increased costs, and human injuries among computer users. This study aimed to examine the effects of ergonomics training and corrective exercises on musculoskeletal disorders among rubber tapping workers. Material and Methods: This preexperimental study was conducted among 30 rubber tapping workers who participated in training programs, including correct sitting postures, workplace layouts, and corrective exercises. For this purpose, training programs and corrective exercises were employed in four one-hour sessions in one week and 16 one-hour sessions in eight weeks. Results: Musculoskeletal disorder prevalence, postures, and workplace layouts were assessed using the modified Nordic Questionnaire and a researcher-made checklist. Accordingly, the highest prevalence was observed among rubber tappers its observed that in the lower back 14 (46.67%), neck 04 (26.67%), and knees 10 (66.67%), and others 02 (13.33%) in pre test. Whereas in post test its observed that in the lower back 06 (20%), neck 01 (6.67%), and knees 4 (26.67%), others 02 (6.67%) and 17 (56.67) have no marked Muscular skeletal Disorders. Differences in the rates of proper postures and workplace layouts were statistically significant before and after the ergonomic training so that 81.25% of postures and 47.8% of workplace layouts were improved. The results showed that training programs on ergonomics principles and corrective movements reduced musculoskeletal disorders among rubber tapping workers within the range of 10.5 to 52.6%. Conclusions: Increasing employee awareness of appropriate postures, workplace layouts, and corrective movements effectively reduced musculoskeletal disorders in rubber tapping workers.