This study was conducted to investigate pervasiveness of the musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) among
staffs in a specialized healthcare centre. Sixty-eight staffs from three departments namely Cardiovascular Lab
(CVL), Nuclear Radiology, and General Radiography were recruited in this study. A modified Nordic
Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was distributed among study population. The result shows that the
prevalence of MSD was highest in lower back (88.2%), neck (76.5%) and shoulder (60.3%) for the past 12
months followed by lower back and elbow (44.1%), and wrist (39.1%) correspondingly, for the past 7 days.
Present results suggest that healthcare professionals – radiographers, patient assistants and nurses incurs MSD
risks through work tasks as well as psychosocial factors. These include awkward posture during patient handling,
workload, work stress and time pressure. Therefore, an ergonomics improvement on the job design and workspace
are needed in order to reduce the MSD risks.