Tenth International Conference on Sport & Society

Abstract

Research on health and physical activity has focused on physiological problems and diseases. Focusing on these areas can lead to loss of common musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders can affect the movement system, which reduces performance, pain, injuries and consequently life quality reduction over time. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical activity in different domains (occupation, domestic, leisure time and transportation) and musculoskeletal disorders among men and women aged between 19 and 64 years in Tehran. Data from a cross-sectional survey were analysed. From a statistical population of 6234769, a sample of 540 was selected by cluster random sampling. Physical activity data in the domains of occupation, domestic, transportation and leisure time with International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) data were collected by Nordic Musculoskeletal Disorders Questionnaire. Data analyzed in SPSS software version 22. There is a significant difference (P=0.003) between the physical activity of men 1571 (SD ±2640) MET-min/week and women 792 (SD ±1415) MET-min/week. But the physical activity at domestic in women 2973 MET-min/week was more than men. There was a significant relationship between physical activity of leisure time at all levels and reduction of musculoskeletal disorders (P = 0.009). Results showed that physical activity in leisure time can significantly reduce musculoskeletal disorders. Physical activity at leisure time may increase the musculoskeletal health of the individuals and may reduce the damage caused by sedentary behaviors.