船員における腰痛等の愁訴改善対策の試み

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Disorders of the musculoskeletal system have accounted for approximately 20% of all seamen's diseases during the past fifteen years in both trading vessels and fishing boats, and measures to are needed to address this health problem. Data related to lumbar complaints were gathered using a questionnaire survey, completed by seamen belonging to National Institute for Sea Training. In addition, a low back pain prevention exercise was introduced to applicants. It consisted of 50 repetitions of trunk/back flexion and 30 repetitions of trunk/back extension. Subjects participated in the exercise regimen for 2 months. A total of 236 questionnaires were collected. Question items asked about symptoms in 4 places: neck, shoulder, back and lumbar. The most frequent complaints concerned the neck and shoulder in officers, and lumbar complaints in ratings. Twenty-three subjects completed the exercise program (average duration=13.7±0.54 days). Complaints related to back and low back were reduced by more than 40%. Results suggest that the exercise for reducing lumbar complaints in seamen was effective, but modifications of the prescription and training protocol may be necessary.
社団法人日本航海学会の論文
2006-03-25