Abstract

PINO-SANCHEZ, Jean; TAPIA-CLAUDIO, Oscar; MERINO-SALAZAR, Pamela  and  CAMPOS-VILLALTA, Yolis. Comparative study between the anamnesis and ergonometry in the detection of biomechanical limitations due to musculoskeletal symptoms. Invest. clín [online]. 2021, vol.62, n.1, pp.52-62.  Epub Dec 28, 2021. ISSN 0535-5133.  https://doi.org/10.22209/ic.v62n1a05.

The objective of the present study was to compare the biome-chanical limitations found, applying the anamnesis and goniometric evaluation in workers with musculoskeletal symptoms, and in asymptomatic workers, during the periodic medical evaluation in an Ecuadorian company. During 2018, 96 administrative and operational workers of a private manufacturing company were diagnosed and evaluated through anamnesis and goniometry. The results were compared using the Student’s t test. In 80% of the evaluated segments, significant statistical differences were found between goniometry and anamnesis in both groups (asymptomatic and symptomatic) during the periodic medical evaluation, with the exception of flexion and lateral inclination movements of the cervical spine, elbow flexion, radial wrist deviation and knee extension. It is concluded that the incorporation of goniometry in the occupational medical examination could contribute to qualify the physical fitness of the worker and to make an early diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders.

Keywords : ergonometry; musculoskeletal disorder; health surveillance; biomechanical method; joint mobility angle.

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