Evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries in workers of the savings and credit union
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Musculoskeletal pain, pathological conditions, signs and symptoms, musculoskeletal diseases, (Source: DeCS)Abstract
Objective: To determine the main osteomuscular discomforts in the workers of the Credit and Savings Cooperative "Credi YA" head office located in the city of Ambato - Ecuador. Method: Descriptive observational. Results: It was found that 83.78% of the workers presented some musculoskeletal symptoms. Conclusions: Musculoskeletal injuries are present in workers in office areas due to the exposure to various ergonomic risk factors and sometimes to the design of the workstation.
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