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    “Perfil epidemiológico musculoesquelético de los trabajadores y personal administrativo de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato”
    (Universidad Técnica de Ambato - Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud - Carrera de Terapia Física, 2019-09-01) García Fonseca, Diana Victoria; Cobo Sevilla, Verónica de los ÁngelesLcda. Msc.
    The present investigation had the question of knowing the musculoskeletal disorders presented by the administrative staff and workers of the Technical University of Ambato; performing an anamnesis, physical evaluation, manual tests and evaluations according to the need which consists of filling out some questionnaires (Oswestry, DASH, NDI, SF36), widely used internationally with great reliability and validity to reach an accurate diagnosis. The focus of the study was qualitative-quantitative cross-sectional since data was collected through surveys and scales, as well as the evaluation of 40 patients in a given time, which was why the most prevalent disorders in the staff were found of the institution are lumbalgia, back contractures and cervicalgia, since most workers are subject to repetitive movements, por posture, remain in one position and do not perform activities of active breaks during working hours, this is sum the activities of daily life that perform which are of great importance.