Formulation and management of a regular physical activity program for workers in the municipality of Sopó exposed to repetitive movements of the upper limb Formulación y gestión de un programa de actividad física regular para los trabajadores del municipio de sopó expuestos a movimientos repetitivos de miembro superior

Abstract

In Colombia, occupational diseases affect an important group of the working population. Of them, disorders of musculoskeletal origin occupy the first place in the professional morbidity of the contributory regime according to the evidence-based care guideline for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) related to repetitive movements of the upper limb. In the Physiotherapy service of the Hospital Divino Salvador de Sopó, users from dairy product processing companies and flower growers are treated, who present DME related to repetitive movements of the upper limb such as carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis and subacromial impingement syndrome. ; They detect inadequate work-related gymnastics, incorrect static postures and insufficient levels of physical activity, all factors associated with long exposure to repetitive movements of the upper limb. The objective of the project focuses on implementing a regular Physical Activity program for the population in question, taking advantage of its beneficial effects on the health condition of people, based on the guidelines of public health policies in Colombia and the methodology of Formulation and management of Kinetic Conditioning programs.