Comparative effect of driving side on low back pain due to Repetitive Ipsilateral Rotation

Comparative effect of driving side on low back pain

  • Syed Asadullah Arslan Tehran University of Medical Sciences
  • Mohammad Reza Hadian Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran
  • Gholamreza Olyaei Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran.
  • Saeed Talebian Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran.
  • Mir Saeed Yekaninejad
  • Mir Arif Hussain Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, International Campus, Tehran, Iran
Keywords: Lower back pain, Occupational health, Prevalence, Risk factors, Sacroiliac joint

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effects of repetitive ipsilateral rotation on low back pain among the taxi drivers of right and left hand drive.

Methods: A total of 1200 (600 Iran+600 Pakistan) male taxi drivers, aged between 20-60 years with work experience of more than one year were randomly selected and interviewed in Tehran (Iran) & Lahore (Pakistan) to fill self-administered questionnaires in Persian and Urdu languages which contained socio-demographic, work related and LBP characteristics. Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression models were employed for statistical analyses.

Results: Point, one week, one year and lifetime prevalence of LBP among right hand drive taxi drivers was 26.7%, 35.5%, 49.8% and 77.7% respectively. Point, one week, one year and lifetime prevalence of LBP among left hand drive taxi drivers was 37%, 42.7%, 53.5% and 72.3% respectively. Mean Numeric Pain rating scale (NPRS) score was 4.15 (SD=1.42) in Pakistan, while in Iran it was 4(SD=1.57). There was no significant difference regarding pain intensity (p=0.123) between drivers from both countries. Mean Roland-Morris Questionnaire (RMQ) score among drivers in Pakistan with LBP was 7.76(SD= 2.50), while in Iranian drivers who had LBP, mean RMQ score was 7.71(SD=2.99).

Conclusion: Static or less dynamic muscles are more prone to LBP due to lower endurance. Lack of exercising habit, work as a driver for more number of years, driving within city, more driving hours in a day, forward bending, lifting, no seat comfort, lack of awareness regarding ergonomics and lower satisfaction level of job were the main reasons of LBP.

doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.4.488

How to cite this:
Arslan SA, Hadian MR, Olyaei G, Talebian S, Yekaninejad MS, Hussain MA. Comparative effect of driving side on low back pain due to Repetitive Ipsilateral Rotation. Pak J Med Sci. 2019;35(4):1018-1023. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.4.488

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Published
2019-07-09
How to Cite
Arslan, S. A., Hadian, M. R., Olyaei, G., Talebian, S., Yekaninejad, M. S., & Hussain, M. A. (2019). Comparative effect of driving side on low back pain due to Repetitive Ipsilateral Rotation: Comparative effect of driving side on low back pain. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 35(4). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.35.4.488
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