Comparison of Leba and Rula Based on Postural Load Criteria and Epidemiological Data on Musculoskeletal Disorders

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ID15465626
AuthorsDohyung Kee (0000-0001-6732-1712, Keimyung University, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue7
Pages3967-3967
Publication date2022-03-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph19073967
PMID35409649
OpenAlexW4221125497
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited32

Various observational methods have been developed and applied in industrial settings with the aim of preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This study aimed to compare the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), a representative observational method, and the Loading on the Entire Body Assessment (LEBA), a newly developed tool for assessing postural loads and their association with MSDs. The two methods were compared in various categories, including general characteristics, risk levels, postural load criteria, association with MSDs, influencing factors, and inter- and intra-rater reliabilities based on relevant previous studies. The results showed that compared to the RULA, the LEBA was better at evaluating various factors affecting postural loads and assessing musculoskeletal loadings, was better correlated with various postural load criteria, could predict the association with MSDs more accurately, and had higher inter- and intra-rater reliabilities. Based on these comparisons, it seems that the LEBA may be better than the RULA for estimating postural stress and predicting the association with MSDs

Observational study · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physical therapy · Effects of Vibration on Health · Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders · Medicine · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

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