An investigation into common injuries sustained by sheep shearers in the UK and Ireland
Item
- Title
- An investigation into common injuries sustained by sheep shearers in the UK and Ireland
- Author(s)
- Dorran, Stuart
- Abstract
- BackgroundNon-fatal musculoskeletal (MSK) injury prevalence is a common burden in the sheep shearing community. These MSK injuries impose cost to the shearer, the employer and the government. Although extensive efforts have been made to reduce the incidences of MSK injury through research, innovation and education there is still a high injury burden experienced in sheep shearers. This study aimed to identify the most common sites of MSK injuries, and identify links to causative factors in sheep shearer in the UK and Ireland. The current study also aimed to identify if there has been any reduction or increase in injuries observed in sheep shearers when compared to previous research, and offer a platform for further research.MethodsA 67 piece online questionnaire was used to collate data regarding the working life of sheep shearers and the injuries they are experiencing. The questionnaire was circulated via Facebook. Data was analysed using Microsoft Excel 2010 and SPSS version 21, IBM to identify correlation.FindingThis study observed a marked increase in lower limb injuries when compared with previous research. It was also noticed that injuries to shearers hand have decreased by 14%. A significant connection was found between sex and MSK injuries; weight and wrist injuries; basic work (handling) facilities and wrist injuries.InterpretationThis study has observed marked differences between certain injuries experienced in the UK Ireland when compared to previous research.
- presented at
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Date Accepted
- 2018
- Date Submitted
- 9.11.2018 13:39:52
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Number of pages
- 30
- Submitted by:
- 4457
- Pub-Identifier
- 16222
- Inst-Identifier
- 1076
- Recommended
- 1
- Item sets
- Thesis
Dorran, Stuart, “An investigation into common injuries sustained by sheep shearers in the UK and Ireland”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 4, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/2131