Effect of working characteristics and taught ergonomics on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders amongst dental students

Objectives: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are one of the main occupational health hazards affecting dental practitioners. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of Work- related Musculoskeletal Disorder (WMSD) amongst dental students. Possible correlations with the working environment and ergonomics taught among dental students in Collage of Dentistry of King Saud University in Riyadh (KSA) in their clinical and non-clinical years. Subjects & Methods: Randomly chosen dental students in King Saud University participated in this cross-sectional study. A validated self-administered questionnaire was used to establish the point prevalence of WMSD in the dental students based on various body regions. The questionnaire also collected data regarding the working environment, clinical practice and the taught ergonomics of the students during their training years. Results: Out of two hundred forty two (242) of dental students who participated in the study, 200 were in their clinical years while 42 were students in their non- clinical years. (68.2%) of the clinical year students reported symptoms of WMSDs in one or more body regions. Female students reported a significantly higher numbers of symptoms compared to male students. The neck (83.1%) and lower back (84.7%) were reported to have the highest prevalence of WMSD. Discomfort in the neck region was found to be associated with self-reported frequency of bending of the neck. A majority of students (94.2%) reported minimum participation in workshops related to ergonomics in dentistry and (86.8%) were unfamiliar with treatment and remedies available in the case of WMSDs. Conclusion: There was more WMSDs seen in dental students who had started their clinical years. Neck and lower back are more injury prone areas and are at increased risk of developing WMSDs. Theory and practice of ergonomics should be incorporated into the dental undergraduate curriculum.

Background and objective: The term musculoskeletal disorders includes a gamut of inflammatory and degenerative conditions that affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, peripheral nerves, and supporting blood vessels with consequent ache, pain or discomfort. The risk of musculoskeletal disorders is high among various healthcare professionals. This study investigated the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors among nurses in Erbil teaching hospitals. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Erbil city teaching hospitals in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. A total number of 256 nurses were selected as study samples through the use of non-probability convenience sampling method. The data were collected by a standardized questionnaire through the use of the interview (face to face) technique. Results: The previous 12-month prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses was 67%. Lower back disorder was the most prevalent disorder compared to other body regions at 75% followed by 52% reported in one or both knees, and the lowest percentages (9%) reported in the upper back region. Conclusion: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are high among nurses. There was an association between the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, genders, and training program on preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. It is recommended that training programmes on prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders be implemented for all nurses.

Background: Pain and impediments to the activities of daily living are common symptoms of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) that individuals experience from work-related activities. The occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) triggers the body system and there is a heightened perception of stress, which could be associated with the musculoskeletal disorders or other psychosocial factors. Aim: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and the level of perceived stress and investigate the association between work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and perceived stress. Method: A cross-sectional study design was employed. And participants for the study were recruited using a consecutive sampling technique, with criteria for the study such as 200-500 level undergraduate nursing students. Participants were required to complete questionnaires assessing the work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) prevalence and perceived stress. Questionnaires were distributed by hand and collected via the same means with assistance from level representatives. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS software, version 27.0. Chi square test was used to determine the association between work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and Perceived Stress among undergraduate clinical nursing students, while descriptive statistics were used to summarize the data. Results: A high proportion of undergraduate nursing students reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in at least one body region, the lower back being the most affected area. With a 12-month prevalence of 95.8%. A moderate level of perceived stress (74.1%) was the most reported in the study population. There is a significant association with Shoulder MSD (X2 = 4.473, p = 0.037), Upper Back (X2 = 5.066, p = 0.036) and Lower Back MSD (X2 = 6.127, p = 0.018), and Hip/Thighs MSD (X2 = 5.995, p = 0.021). The other body regions (Neck, Elbow, Wrist/Hand, Knees, Ankles) were not statistically significant when associated with perceived stress across the study population. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of MSDs (95.8%) among undergraduate nursing students. 30.5%, 25%, 16.2%, and 24.1% of undergraduate nursing students at the 500, 400, 300, and 200 levels reported having musculoskeletal complaints respectively in that order. Despite the high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs), the study found a significant association with perceived stress.

Intensive computer use often results in stress and strain on joints and muscles due to the continuous and repetitive nature of the movements involved. Globally, nearly 60 million people experience computer-related health issues each year. Despite the widespread nature of this problem, there had previously been no systematic review focused specifically on the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among computer users in Sub-Saharan Africa. To address this gap, the present review aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and identify their predictors among computer user office workers. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases. All statistical analysis were conducted using STATA version 17. The pooled prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among computer user office workers was estimated using the DerSimonian-Laird random-effects model, with statistical significance set at p < 0.05. Publication bias was assessed by examining the symmetry of the funnel plot, and further confirmed using Egger’s test, where a p-value of less than 0.05 indicated significant bias. The quality and risk of bias of the included studies were evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute’s quality appraisal standards and the appropriate risk of bias assessment tool. The pooled prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among computer-using office workers was 73.13% (95% CI 68.05–78.21). The prevalence by body region was highest in the lower back (46.48%), neck (43.43%), and upper back (39.6%), followed by the shoulder (33.71%), wrist/hand (21.07%), hip/thigh (19.17%), knee (19.05%), elbow (15.01%), and ankle (13.43%). Factors significantly associated with higher odds of MSDs included age ≥ 30 years (AOR = 6.32, 95% CI: 4.64–8.6), female sex (AOR = 2.99, 95% CI: 2.07–4.32), working in awkward posture (AOR = 4.49, 95% CI: 2.66–7.58), lack of physical exercise (AOR = 3.52, 95% CI: 2.12–5.83), stress (AOR = 3.28, 95% CI: 2.21–4.88), prolonged computer use (AOR = 3.87,95%CI: 2.48–6.11), and working without breaks (AOR = 4.07, 95% CI: 2.19–7.56). In Sub-Saharan Africa, the pooled prevalence of MSDs among computer-using office workers is alarmingly high. To address this, governments and employers must enforce appropriate working hours, ensure regular breaks, and create supportive workplace environments, while employees should commit to at least 150 min of weekly physical activity and follow proper ergonomic practices at work.

Background: This study has been carried out to determine the prevalence and pattern of Musculo Skeletal Disorders (MSD) among software professionals and to evaluate the association between socio-demographic factors, computer work related factors and MSD. Methods: The study design was cross sectional with software professionals working in information technology (IT) companies in Chennai, Tamilnadu as the study population. The sampling method used for the survey is the non-probabilistic purposive sampling. Data was collected using a questionnaire which includes personal data, job details and standardized Nordic questionnaire. Results: Prevalence of work related MSD during last 12 months, during last 7 days and annual disability were 69%, 49.2% and 16.6% respectively. The common prevalence of work related MSD reported during last 12 months based on their body region were neck (29.56%), lower back (22.89%), shoulders (12.17%) and knees (9.56%). There was a statistically significant difference in terms of gender, regular exercise, more than 5 working days per week, more than eight hours of work per day and habit of taking lesser breaks during work hours at regular intervals. There were no statistically significant difference in terms of age, BMI and years of employment. Conclusions: The study has concluded that MSD is widely reported among software professionals working in the IT field in India. Hence, an appropriate prevention strategy needs to be carried out in order to enable them work comfortably.

Background: Due to the physical and work nature demands, physiotherapists (PTs) face a high risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders.Objectives: o compare the prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) between pediatric and adult PTs in China.Materials and Methods: A cross‑sectional study was conducted between December 2023 to February 2024 among pediatric and adult PTs. It involved distributing a self-administered questionnaire to 129 PTs in three Chinese provinces, including five tertiary hospitals. This questionnaire collected demographic characteristics and data on the presence of musculoskeletal complaints within the last 12 months.Results: Out of 192, there were 129 PTs responded to the questionnaire (67.18%). These include 62 pediatric PTs and 67 adult PTs group. The prevalence of WMSDs among the pediatric group was 53.9%, compared to 63.8% among the adult PTs group. However, significant differences in the body mass index and work experience were observed between the PTs groups (P-values = 0.019 and 0.018 respectively). Furthermore, no significant differences in demographic and associated factors, including workload, were found among PTs groups. Lower back was the most affected region in pediatric PTs (n = 46, 74.2%) and adult PTs (n = 44, 65.7%).Conclusion: In China, PTs frequently experienced WMSDs, with the lower back being the primary affected region. This study provides valuable insights to inform the development of strategies aimed at reducing WMSDs among PTs, thereby improving their occupational health and safety. It explores unique challenges and differences in population conditions between pediatric and adult PTs.

INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal disorder is one of the major health hazards among agricultural workers. Rural women contribute to agricultural development and household activities and pursue multiple livelihood strategies. Female cultivators' studies on work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are limited. OBJECTIVES: To verify the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in female cultivators from Ambala, Haryana, India. Materials and methods: 200 female cultivators aged 20-50 years with the ability to read and understand Hindi and having cultivation experience of more than two-year were recruited by non-probabilistic sampling for this cross-sectional study. Hindi version of the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was used to study the prevalence of WRMSDs in female cultivators. Demographic characteristics were presented as mean ± standard deviation. Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders was presented as frequency and percentage. A confidence interval was also reported. RESULTS: The yearly prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder in the female cultivators was highest in low back region (57.0%) followed by knee joint (30.5%), shoulder joint (16.5%), wrist/hand (9.5%), neck (9.0%), elbow (6.5%), ankle/foot (2.5%), thighs/pelvis (2.5%) and upper back (2.0%). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of WRMSDs in female cultivators of Ambala, Haryana, India, is high. Low back, knee and shoulder were the most affected regions among this population.

ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in dental students and analyze the potential associated risk factors. MethodsThis review was registered in PROSPERO with the number CRD42022349864. We performed a meta-analysis calculating event rates with relative 95% confidence intervals for each body region. Two investigators systematically searched Cochrane, Pubmed, Scopus, and EBSCO databases following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). ResultsSixteen studies, with 3761 dental students, were included. The highest 7-day prevalence was in the lower back (27.2%; 95% CI 20–35), neck (27%; 95% CI 19.1–35.8), and upper back (24.2%; 95% CI 17.2–32). Yearly occurrence was mainly in the neck (51%; 95% CI 41–61), followed by shoulders (45.3%; 95% CI 37.6–53.1) and lower back (42%; 95% CI 34.1–50.2) and a fraction of these reported that symptoms in lower-back (15.2%; 95% CI 12.1–18.5), neck (13.9%; 95% CI 10.6–17.5) and shoulders (12.2%; 95% CI 8.7–16.3) affected work or normal activities. Associated contributing factors include female sex, poor posture habits, inadequate ergonomics knowledge, sedentary lifestyle, high physical activity levels, poor quality of life, and smoking. In contrast, engaging in physical exercise has positively impacted mitigating the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. ConclusionsWMSDs have a high prevalence among dental students, particularly in the cervicothoracic, lumbar, and shoulder regions, having a significant impact since training years. Further research with a multidimensional approach with psychosocial and physical assessments is recommended to understand this issue thoroughly.

Musculoskeletal disorders at work are common in the majority of African countries. Weaving is very important in Ethiopia for the national economy and for enhancing the country's cultural values. However, the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in developing countries is significantly higher in common informal or small-scale enterprises such as weaving. Moreover, little is known about the prevalence and risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders in the weaving industry in Ethiopia. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and associated factors among traditional cloth weavers in Chencha district, Gamo zone, Ethiopia. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Chencha district from November 1 to December 30, 2021, using a simple random sampling technique. A total of 420 traditional cloth weavers working in individual households were interviewed. Multivariable logistic regressions were performed on variables with p-values less than 0.025 in the bivariate analysis. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders had been reported in the previous 12 months by approximately 97 (46.9%) of respondents. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders were reported by 76.1% of weavers in the shoulder region, 64.2% in the low back, 56.3% in the neck, and 0.2% in the upper back. Working for more than 10 years (AOR = 5.05, 95%CI: 1.23, 20.77), working with prolonged sitting (AOR = 4.77, 95%CI: 1.37, 16.62), and job dissatisfaction (AOR = 2.41, 95%CI: 1.04, 5.55) were among the determinants of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. As a result, ergonomically oriented weaving workstations are required because the majority of musculoskeletal disorders are caused by poorly designed workstations.

Objective: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are one of the major causes of lost working time, increased costs, human injuries and burnout. The International Labor Organization estimates that about 160 million work-related illnesses occur worldwide each year, where the highest prevalent illnesses are musculoskeletal disorders. Several studies have been conducted In Iran to investigate the prevalence of these disorders, each providing different statistics. Therefore, considering the importance of these disorders, it is necessary to obtain accurate results with high statistical power and validate them. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Iran in order to obtain more accurate results by conducting a meta-analysis. Materials &amp; Methods: For this meta-analysis, searching was conducted in SID, MagIran, IranMedex, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed databases using the keyword “work-related musculoskeletal disorders“ in both Persian and English on studies conducted during 2001-2016 in various cities of Iran. Inclusion criteria were: investigating the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in a period of one year, being a cross-sectional or descriptive-analytical study, publication in Persian or English, availability of full-texts, assessment using standard methods (e.g. Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire) and considering the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders throughout the body (upper and lower extremities). The heterogeneity of the articles was evaluated using the I2 statistics and the data were analyzed in STATA software using meta-analysis and random-effects model. Results: In this study, 45 papers on work-related musculoskeletal disorders were studied. The overall sample size of these studies was 9813, with a mean number of 218 for each study. Most of studies were descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional. In all of them, the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in different parts of the body had been investigated. According to their results, the most prevalent work-related musculoskeletal disorder in lower extremity was low back pain (0.49%) and in upper extremity, it was neck pain (39.3%). The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in other parts of the body were 39.32% in the neck, 36.9% in shoulders, 36.8% in the back, 34% in the wrist, 26.9% in legs, 20.5% in thighs and hips, and 16.2% in elbows.

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are present in a range of occupations. This is confirmed from a number of studies done around the world. However, few attempts have been done to document the presence of musculoskeletal disorders in occupational diseases in Nepal and there are hardly any studies done to see musculoskeletal disorders in farmers of Nepal. Nepal is an agricultural country and traditional practices in farming are adopted demanding a lot on the manual work.&#x0D; Objectives: Aim of this study is to find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in Bhaktapur district of Nepal.&#x0D; Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study design. A convenience sample of 246 farmers from Bhaktapur district, Nepal aged between 24-65 years, were included in the study. The Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was a tool adapted to measure MSDs in the farmers. Descriptive analysis of data was done.&#x0D; Results: Farmers (n=246) reported pain in all the nine areas of the body mentioned in the questionnaire. More than 70% of farmers have some kind of musculoskeletal disorders. However, six major areas of pain were identified as: Neck-31(12.6 %), Shoulder-26(10.6%), Elbow- 30(12.2%), Low back- 89(36.2%), Knee- 53(21.5%) and ankle 32(13%).&#x0D; Conclusion: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in farmers is very high. Lack of awareness about the MSDs and improper knowledge of ergonomics causes the problems.

Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are important occupational illnesses. Nurses are among the professionals at high risk of WRMSDs. WRMSDs have significant impact and repercussion not only on the workers involved, but also on the organization and society. To date, only a few studies have examined the prevalence and risk factors of WRMSDs among nursing professionals in Malaysia. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the (1) prevalence of WRMSDs; and (2) potential predictors [workplace stressors (psychosocial and physical), emotional distress (depression, anxiety and stress) and work engagement (vigour, dedication and absorption)] of WRMSDs among nurses working in public hospitals in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among female nursing personnel from four public hospitals in the Klang Valley, Malaysia using a self-administered Malay translated and validated questionnaire survey. The validated Malay version of the Standardised Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (M-SNMQ) was used to determine the annual prevalence of WRMSDs while the workplace stressors (psychosocial and physical) was assessed using Karasek’s validated Malay version of the Job Content Questionnaire (M-JCQ). The emotional distress was assessed using the validated Malay version of the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (M-DASS). Level of work engagement was evaluated using the validated Malay version of the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale (M-UWES). The socio-demographic and occupational information were also obtained from the nurses. Factors associated with WRMSDs were identified using univariate and multivariate logistic regressions. A structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis was applied to test the structural relationships of the model using AMOS version 22, with the maximum likelihood ratio as the method of estimation. Results: A total of 550 out of 660 nurses returned the questionnaire (response rate: 83.3%). Of this, only data from 376 nurses were included for overall analysis. The study indicated that the annual prevalence of WRMSDs was 73.1%. WRMSDs in the neck (48.9%) was the most prevalent followed by feet (47.2%), upper back (40.7%) and shoulders (36.9%). The least complaint was received for the arms/elbows (6.6%). In order to extend the statistical analysis further, the body regions were categorized into four anatomical regions. Similar trend was also documented with approximately half of the studied nursing population had WRMSDs in region 1(neck and shoulders), region 3 (upper and lower back) and region 4 (hips, knees, ankles, and feet), while only 26.1% of the nurses developed WRMSDs in region 2 (wrists, arms and hands). Less than 25% of the nurses agreed that WRMSDs affected their quality of life. After adjustment, the results of the multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that workplace stressors (high psychological job demand, low job control, poor social support, and high physical demand) were amongst significant workplace stressors of WRMSDs in different body regions. Also, nurses reporting significant emotional distress (stress, anxiety, and depression) were at risk of WRMSDs in various body regions. Meanwhile, work engagement (vigour, dedication, and absorption) significantly reduced the risk of WRMSDs in all body regions. When all significant factors (cut-off p<0.10) were examined in the final model for each body region, the results indicated that psychological job demand, physical demand, stress, and work engagement significantly predicted WRMSDs in different body regions. The findings also revealed mediating effects of work engagement on the relationship between job control and social support on WRMSDs, respectively. Interestingly, stress also showed mediating effects on the relationship between social support, psychological job demand and physical demands on WRMSDs. Conclusions: The present results suggest that WRMSDs are highly prevalent among public hospital nurses in Malaysia. However, only a minority of the nurses were aware that WRMSDs affected their quality of life. The results suggest that more attention should be given to work-related psychological job demand, physical demand, and stress while addressing the significant role of vigour (work engagement) in ameliorating these negative influences on the WRMSDs among these nurses. The findings have important implications for future longitudinal studies and also in determining interventional programs to be implemented for the prevention and control of WRMSDs in the hospital settings

Background: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are defined as “regional impairments describing as inflammation and degenerative diseases and disorders of the muscles, tendons, nerves, joints, and fascia. When the surrounding work environment, work events (work itself) and the performance of work contribute in causing such kind of disorders over a time period, then they are called work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). It results into range of symptoms like pain, ache, disability, discomfort, fatigue, mental stress and thus resulting into loss of work time, work restriction of task, transfer to another job, sickness absenteeism and reducing overall quality of life. Workplace stress occurs in the workplace or work related organization, and is defined as “a harmful mental and physical reaction coming from discordance between employee’s ability, resources, and willingness and work requirement. Also stress coming from pain, discomfort can also alter the mental status of the person and can quality of life (QoL) of employees. Purpose of the study: To determine the Prevalence of WRMSD among working physiotherapist and the objective was to find out the association of WRMSD with mental health and quality of life. Methodology: In this study a google form was created using 3 questionnaires (Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaire for determining the musculoskeletal disorder, Quality of life was assessed through WHO-BREF. Mental health was assessed by General health questionnaire (GH-12). Results: The prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among the Physiotherapists is 82%. It is also concluded that the low back and neck are the most common sites susceptible to injury followed by upper back and thighs. There was a significant association of Work related musculoskeletal disorders with quality of life only. Conclusions: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are an important health risk within the physiotherapy profession. Therefore, it is recommended that education programs on prevention and coping strategies for musculoskeletal symptoms in Physiotherapists should be made mandatory in order to decrease the risk of WRMSDs which will ultimately improve the quality of life. Keywords: [Work-Related Musculoskeletal disorders, Pain, quality of Life, Mental health, Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy]

Background: Hairdressers are a group of professionals whose working ability and health status could be affected by specific work-related activities as their nature of the job involves to work with their backs bent forwards or twisted for washing hair at the sink. Repetitive tasks, static postures and long periods of standing have been observed during all client-related activities. To understand the impact of working conditions on work related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in this occupational group, it is necessary to assess the prevalence of these risk factors among hair dressers in urban set-up. Aims and objectives: To find out the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among hair dressers in urban set-up using brief pain inventory scale. Method: 280 hairdressers between age group of 25-35 years were recruited from hair salons based in metropolitan city of Mumbai after taking permissions from respective salon. All subjects were selected as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. A written consent was obtained and participants were explained about the procedure of the study in details. The outcome was interviewed using brief pain inventory a short and self-administered questionnaire. Result and conclusion: The study concluded that the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorder was majorly seen at lower back (81%) followed by shoulder (53%) and lastly the calf (45%). Keywords: Work-related Musculoskeletal disorders, Hair dressers, Brief Pain inventory scale, Pain.

Abstract: CONTEXT: Pottery is defined as clay that has been fashioned into the desired shape and then dried to reduce its water content before being fried or baked to fix its form. The artisans living in traditional societies are normally influenced by their environment as well as by their myths, legends, rituals, ceremonies, festivals, social organization, and cultural norms which are reflected in their creations. The poor environmental conditions and the lack of protective equipment in these pottery workshops are key contributing factors to the development of these occupational diseases. Most pottery industries are small- to medium-scale industries and have longer and irregular working hours, a higher percentage of elderly employees, limited opportunities for health education or health inspection, and insufficient health promotion facilities compared with large companies. These factors are considered to play an important part in the development of occupational diseases and some nonspecific diseases such as psychosomatic, cardiovascular, and locomotor diseases among pottery workers. Traditional pottery making has its unique method of potter-work where it demands prolonged squatting without back support for hours which can develop musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). AIMS: The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) among traditional pottery makers at selected places in Bengaluru. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two rural communities of Bengaluru. One hundred and ten traditional pottery makers were randomly selected. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Subjects were screened for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, following which the pottery makers who reported low back pain (LBP) were screened for the severity of disability using the Modified Oswestry LBP Disability Questionnaire (M-OSW). The results obtained were statistically analyzed using SPSS 25.0. RESULTS: The result showed the highest prevalence of MSDs in the lower back, the findings of this study confirmed the work-related stress on traditional pottery makers. In the present study, the highest prevalence of musculoskeletal disorder was found in the lower back, of which had trouble in the last 12 months, 56.36% were having trouble during the last 7 days, and 19.09% were prevented from doing normal activities during the last 12 months. The prevalence of MSDs during the last 12 months revealed that the maximum of them, i.e., 24.54%, were having pain in the lower back. The present study also found MSDs prevalent in the hip joint and knee joint due to the occupational need to complete the work on prolonged squatting. CONCLUSIONS: This study concluded that prolonged work exposure and awkward work postural demand increase the incidence of MSD among traditional pottery makers in Bengaluru.