Descripción

The aim of the study was to determine the musculoskeletal symptomatology and self-perceived physical risk among motorcycle taxi drivers in the city of Pasto. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on 100 motorcycle taxi drivers in the city. The SINDME questionnaire and a self-perceived physical risk instrument were used. Regarding symptomatology, it was found that the population presented more pain in the upper back, as well as tingling and numbness in the ankles and feet. In terms of self-perceived physical risk, noise and temperature were identified as risk elements. It is concluded that the pain, tingling and numbness in the spine and upper limbs indicate that these areas are more exposed to vibration, which predisposes this population to a greater risk of suffering from diseases in these areas of the body, which in the long term could generate complications in their health and trigger functional limitations in their daily lives.