OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY INTERVENTION FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG ARCHITECTS

Abstract

The study, titled "Musculoskeletal disorders among architects," focuses on a common problem faced by architects due to the physically demanding nature of their profession. Occupational therapy plays a significant role in addressing these challenges by promoting health and well-being through meaningful activities. The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to identify architects with musculoskeletal pain and provide them with occupational therapy intervention. A total of 30 architects with pain in their neck, shoulder, and lower back were given a four-week intervention. Pre- and post-tests were conducted using the Neck disability index, Shoulder pain and disability index, and Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire. The study concluded that the occupational therapy intervention protocol was effective in reducing musculoskeletal pain among architects.