Evaluación del core y riesgo ergonómico en oficinistas con lumbalgia de la Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil, 2023.

Abstract

Definition: The Core is a muscular box made up of the muscles: abdominals, paraspinals, glutes, diaphragm and the muscles of the pelvic floor and pelvic girdle. Ergonomic risk refers to the work environment that affects or causes physical injuries related to inadequate postures. Low back pain is a problem characterized by a feeling of pain and discomfort in the lower back area. There is a relationship between the appearance of low back pain with alterations in the neuromuscular control of the Core. Objective: Determine the level of core stability and ergonomic risk in office workers with low back pain at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil. Methodology: This study has a quantitative approach, a descriptive scope and a non-experimental crosssectional design. 60 UCSG office workers participated, to whom the evaluation instruments were applied: Specific Nordic Questionnaire about problems in the lumbar spine, Postural Test, Pink Method, and the Double Leg Lowering Test. Results: The data collection showed that the entire population has low back pain. The Visual Analogue Scale found a moderate intensity of low back pain (37%). According to the Double Leg Lowering Test, 31.67% have a poor core. According to the Rosa Method, 45% present a high level of ergonomic risk and need to improve their workplace. Conclusion: These results reflect that the majority of UCSG workers present low back pain, a poor core and a high ergonomic risk, due to this they may additionally present other musculoskeletal injuries in the neck and dorsal area.