Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Academicians in Malaysian Universities

Syed Abudaheer K.1, Chu Rongle2, Rahul Krishnan Kutty1, Narayanan Muthukumran N.1, Mahendran Jayaram (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2020

Abstract

Work-related musculoskeletal disorder is (WMSD) defined as injuries or disorders of the musculoskeletalsystem, which includes muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilages, and spinal discs that may be associatedwith exposure to risk factors in the workplace. This study is to determine the prevalence of work-relatedmusculoskeletal symptoms and analysis of risk factors among the academicians of university in Malaysia.Index Terms–Academician, Work-related Musculoskeletal Symptom Work-related musculoskeletalsymptoms (WMS) has been identified as “occupational cramps” or “occupational myalgia”, in relation to anoccupation or work-related activities.

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