The word agriculture fundamentally refers to the practice of cultivating land, growing crops, and raising livestock (animals) to produce food, fiber, and other products for human use. Agriculture contributes about 15–18% to India’s GDP. Rural population 40–45% follow agriculture. It supports rural income, also supplies raw materials for industries. In the selected kallakurichi district, of Tamilnadu, most of the people are farmers. Paddy, cotton, maize cultivation is the main occupation for farmers. This study analyses Occupational Therapy related ergonomics in agriculture essentially to protect farmers health, for reducing physical strain, and increase productivity. Working posture of farmers were analysed by Ovako work posture analysis system, splitting them into tasks involving agricultural farming, Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (MNMQ) is a standardized and validated screening instrument widely used to assess the presence, severity, and functional impact of musculoskeletal symptoms. Hence, both these scales, were used for occupational health research and ergonomic evaluations in farmers.
Senior Occupational Therapist, GCMC & H, Chidambaram.
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