PHYSICAL-FUNCTIONAL MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO MILKERS WORKERS ACTIVITY

Abstract

Introduction: Brazilian agriculture is a major source of economic growth for the country, being one of the largest in the world, particularly prominent since colonial times. The study of postures in milking parlors is important to evaluate factors that may lead to the overload of body structures. Objective: To identify the main postural changes resulting from work activities in milkers, and to relate the degree of postural alteration with the years worked in the field, and their main functional complications. Method: This study is a cross-sectional, observational analytic research, conducted in the city of Pilar de Goiás. The STROBE methodology was used. Results: The main postural changes resulting from work activities found in milkers were rightward head tilt, forward head positioning, higher left acromion and anterior superior iliac spine, genu varum and genu flexum, and feet in valgus position. Conclusion: The main musculoskeletal dysfunctions found in rural producers are acquired due to years of work in incorrect postures, which are the main cause leading to their disability. Thus, an early change in postural habits can promote an improvement in the quality of life of these workers during old age.