research work. The data was collected through
a structured interview schedule containing statements
regarding computer work behaviour along
with Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA)
Technique for postural assessment.
RULA is a method designed to provide a
quick analysis of the demands on a person’s
upper limb. It provided an objective measure of
the Musculo-Skeletal Disorder risk caused by
tasks where the demands on the upper body are
high but the whole body demands (that is, the
back and legs) are relatively low. RULA technique
is primarily assessed the upper limb (hand,
wrist, elbow, shoulder), but also the neck and
low back (due to trunk postures). Typically, the
person is seated or standing without much
movement when performing the task as the computer
work operator.
Further, due to prolonged working on computer
workstation pain and associated discomfort
need to be assessed. Pain experienced by
respondents in different body parts were measured
with the help of suitable body map and to
ascertain the degree of severity of pain, a five
point scale given by Verghese et al. (1996) was
used. Simple averages, percentages and mean
score were applied to analyze the data.