Musculoskeletal disorders among bus drivers

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Musculoskeletal disorders among bus drivers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Faezeh Makki et al
Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2025 Jun 4:1-9.

Objectives: Bus drivers are exposed to various health, safety, and ergonomic risks, making them vulnerable to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of MSDs among bus drivers.

Methods: This study followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024509249). Relevant studies were identified up to February 12, 2024, through databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, SID, ISC, and Google Scholar. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 index, and a random-effects model was used for meta-analysis. Data analysis was performed using STATA version 14.

Results: Out of 723 initially identified studies, 22 were included in the meta-analysis. The overall prevalence of MSDs among bus drivers was 73.87% (95% confidence interval [CI] [64.37, 83.36], I2 = 98.2%, p < 0.001). Prevalence by the body region was as follows: lower back (50.22%), neck (39.88%), shoulder (38.72%), upper back (32.42%), knee (31.74%), foot (28.29%), hip/thigh (14.86%), hand (14.74%), and elbow (9.36%).

Conclusions: MSDs are highly prevalent among bus drivers, especially in the lower back. Given the presence of various ergonomic risk factors, it is imperative to implement comprehensive strategies, including targeted training, ergonomic assessments, accessible healthcare, and effective rehabilitation programs, to manage and mitigate the progression of MSDs in this population.
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NewsBot · Oct 4, 2025

Determination of Foot Disability and Pain Among Drivers of Automatic vs Manual Buses: A Cross-Sectional Study
Alveena Arif et al
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Background: Bus drivers represent a high-risk occupational group for work-related musculoskeletal disorders due to prolonged driving, static postures, and repetitive foot movements. The impact of vehicle transmission type on foot pain and disability remains underexplored, particularly in South Asian settings where ergonomic and workload factors differ from high-income contexts. Objective: To determine and compare the prevalence and severity of foot pain and disability among drivers of automatic versus manual buses and to examine associations with working hours. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study recruited 150 male professional bus drivers (75 automatic, 75 manual) from major terminals in Lahore, Pakistan, between December 2023 and February 2024. Eligibility required age 25–50 years, at least one year of driving experience, and minimum five-hour daily driving. Foot pain and disability were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI), respectively. Statistical analysis employed chi-square tests and independent-sample t-tests to assess associations and differences, with significance set at p<0.05. Results: Automatic bus drivers reported significantly higher mean VAS scores (4.53 vs. 1.77, p<0.001) and lower mean FADI scores (2.63 vs. 3.57, p<0.001) than manual drivers. Moderate-to-severe pain occurred in 35.3% of automatic versus 10.0% of manual drivers. No significant association was observed between working hours and disability (p=0.068). Conclusion: Automatic bus driving is associated with significantly greater foot pain and disability, independent of age and working hours, highlighting a need for ergonomic interventions and targeted occupational health strategies.
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Mechanism of Action of Extracorporeal Shockwave Treatment in Musculoskeletal Disorders

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