Remote Working and Its Impact on Upper Extremities

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Authors

  • Nishita Singh
     M.Sc. Student, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, School for Home Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow - 226025, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • U. V. Kiran
     Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, School for Home Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow - 226025, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Padmini Pandey
     Research Scholar, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, School for Home Sciences, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow - 226025, Uttar Pradesh ,IN
  • Vishal Sharma
     Assistant Professor, Institute of Media Studies, Chandigarh University ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2021/28471

Keywords:

Remote Worker, Upper Limbs, Upper Extremity, WRULDs

Abstract

Aim: The current investigation was to examine the intensity of pain in upper limbs experienced by the remote workers. Methods: A questionnaire was developed which includes demographic profile sheet, work profile sheet and upper extremity functional index. These tools were used to gather information from the respondents. Google forms links of the questionnaire were mailed to 500 respondents and of which 198 people have responded. This paper focused on the intensity of pain due to prolonged sitting, working from home without any proper workplace. Result: The pain was common among all the ages of respondents but it was little more in the male and also the pain is present in all the professions. Conclusion: The recent pandemic has put more stress on people regarding work from home, online working while sitting, a little of walking. It has impacted people's physical well-being by developing different type of pain in the body.

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Published

2022-01-06

How to Cite

Singh, N., Kiran, U. V., Pandey, P., & Sharma, V. (2022). Remote Working and Its Impact on Upper Extremities. Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health, 21(4), 180–182. https://doi.org/10.18311/jeoh/2021/28471

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Volume 21, Issue 4, December 2021

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Received 2021-08-22
Accepted 2021-09-09
Published 2022-01-06

 

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