ALTERACIONES MUSCULOESQUELÉTICAS DE LA COLUMNA LUMBAR EN TRABAJADORES QUE REALIZAN ACTIVIDADES DE CARGA FÍSICAS

Abstract

Musculoskeletal alterations or disorders (MSD) are injuries of the locomotor system; 1.71 billion people worldwide have MSDs in the lumbar spine, considered a health problem and the main cause of work absenteeism. Objective: Search for articles that address musculoskeletal alterations in workers exposed to constant loads through a review of articles written on the subject. Material and Methods: it is a qualitative research of bibliographic review of articles found in databases: Scielo, Pubmed, Elsevier and Dialnet. Results: Lumbago is the TME that occurs in the lumbar spine in 82% when performing physical load activities. Conclusion: The lumbar spine has a greater incidence within MSDs suffered from carrying out physically demanding activities, making it necessary to promote appropriate ergonomic practices to reduce the presentation of these disorders.