Musculoskeletal Problems Faced by Women Bank Employees of Ludhiana City

The assessment of occupational health problems is one of the common field of study of   ergonomics. Occupational health problems among the VDT users are one of the important factors now a days. Further, working on computer for longer hours is one of the most important factors responsible for musculoskeletal problems, because the computer user is constrained due to sitting in the same position for extended period of time with repetitive movements of eyes, head, arm and fingers only. The problems can range from minor ache that last less than a few hours to persistent tendon problems that can last for years. Retaining a fixed posture for long periods of time causes muscle fatigue and leads to pain and injuries (Grandjean 1988). Symptoms related to musculoskeletal problems such as persistent pain, feeling of tingling, numbness, swelling and stiffness if not treated early can result in chronic pain or permanent disability. Therefore, musculoskeletal problems faced by respondents were assessed by observing: a) Symptoms indicating musculoskeletal problems b)  Regional pain distribution felt by respondents