Abstract
Objective: the purpose of this study was to find out the prevalence and risk factors of Piriformis syndrome in online motorcycle taxis in Denpasar
 Methods: This study was an observational study with cross-sectional study design. The total sample was 87 respondents, and the sampling method used a purposive sampling technique.
 Results: research result showed prevalence and risk factor of piriformis syndrome based on risk factors for work duration: the prevalence of Piriformis syndrome in respondents with a duration of work of more than 8 hours was 48 (55.2%) respondents while 39 respondents (44.8%) in respondents with a duration of work of fewer than 8 hours. Based on the habit of putting a wallet in the back pocket, there were 33 (37.9%) respondents who had that habit while respondents without that habit had 54 respondents (62.1%).
 Conclusion: in a conclusion work duration, the habit of putting a wallet in the back pocket becomes a risk factor for piriformis syndrome in an online taxi driver.
Highlights
Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon neuromuscular disorder that is caused when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve
Our research aims were to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of Piriformis syndrome in online motorcycle taxis in Denpasar
Respondents with work duration of more than 8 hours showed higher positive results on piriformis syndrome specific test compared with respondents with work duration less than 8 hours
Summary
Piriformis syndrome is an uncommon neuromuscular disorder that is caused when the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve. Our research aims were to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of Piriformis syndrome in online motorcycle taxis in Denpasar. Most of the activities carried out by online motorcycle taxis are long-term sitting activities. A long sitting position will cause a disturbance in the skeletal system / musculoskeletal disorder (MSDs). The prevalence of MSDs on public transport drivers in various parts of the world is very high among various types of work, ranging from 53% to 91%.1. Online motorcycle taxis have sitting activities with a long duration of work. This position is one of the risk factors for piriformis syndrome
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