• Dr.Madhavi Sontakkey
• Dr. Mehul Tank
• Dr. Divyesh Suba

ABSTRACT:Background: Musculoskeletal disorders have been described as the most notorious and common causes of severe long term pain and physical disability that affects millions of people across the world.Auto-drivers are prone to work related musculoskeletal disorders. This study investigated the prevalence and work related musculoskeletal disorders among auto-rickshaw drivers in Vadodara. Method A NORDIC musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to collect information about work related MSD’s among auto-rickshaw drivers of Vadodara.Sample Size – 100 Auto-rickshaw drivers. Results Frequency percentage of pain reported in auto-rickshaw drivers during last 12 months were neck (66%), shoulders (37%), elbows (21%), wrist/hands (36%), upper back (36%), lower back (60%), hip/thighs (11%), knees (42%), and ankle/feets (19%). Frequency percentage of pain reported in auto-rickshaw drivers during last 7 days were neck (25%), shoulders (10%), elbows (04%), wrist/hands (10%), upper back (10%), lower back (39%), hip/thighs (06%), knees (20%), and ankle/feet’s (08%).Frequency percentage of pain reported in auto-rickshaw drivers during 12 months which prevented from carrying out normal activities were neck (53%), shoulders (18%), elbows (05%), wrist/hands (13%), upper back (16%), lower back (53%), hip/thighs (05%), knees (25%), and ankle/feet’s (06%). Conclusion It was concluded that there is high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among auto-drivers of Vadodara city. The most common WMSDs among auto-drivers of Vadodara city are neck pain followed by lower back and knee pain. The study represents strong evidences WMSDs were common among auto-drivers. In conclusion, work related musculoskeletal disorders represent a significant burden for auto-drivers.

Key words: WMSDs:- Work related musculo-skeletal disorders LBP:- Low back pain RULA:- Rapid upper limb assessment WBV:- Whole body vibrations.

"“Prevalence Of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Auto-Rickshaw Drivers Of Vadodara City.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.1404-1410, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904S05.pdf

"“Prevalence Of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Auto-Rickshaw Drivers Of Vadodara City.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp1404-1410, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904S05.pdf