Bali Anatomy Journal
Vol 3 No 1 (2020): Bali Anatomy Journal (BAJ)

Prevalence and risk factor of piriformis syndrome among online motorcycle taxis in Denpasar, Bali

Ni Made Wira Tania Astarini (Physiotherapy Study Program and Physiotherapy Profession of Medical Faculty Udayana University)
Nila Wahyuni (Physiology Department of Medical Faculty Udayana University)
Ari Wibawa (Physiotherapy Department of Medical Faculty Udayana University)
Agung Wiwiek Indrayani (Pharmacology and Therapy Department of Medical Faculty Udayana University)
I Putu Eka Widyadharma (Neurology Department of Medical Faculty Udayana University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2020

Abstract

Objective: the purpose of this study was to find out the prevalence and risk factors of Piriformis syndrome in online motorcycle taxis in Denpasar Methods: This study was an observational study with cross-sectional study design. The total sample was 87 respondents, and the sampling method used a purposive sampling technique. Results: research result showed prevalence and risk factor of piriformis syndrome based on risk factors for work duration: the prevalence of Piriformis syndrome in respondents with a duration of work of more than 8 hours was 48 (55.2%) respondents while 39 respondents (44.8%) in respondents with a duration of work of fewer than 8 hours. Based on the habit of putting a wallet in the back pocket, there were 33 (37.9%) respondents who had that habit while respondents without that habit had 54 respondents (62.1%). Conclusion: in a conclusion work duration, the habit of putting a wallet in the back pocket becomes a risk factor for piriformis syndrome in an online taxi driver.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

baj

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Bali Anatomy Journal is published semiannualy by Department of Anatomy, Medical Faculty, Universitas Udayana , Bali as well as supports the anatomical development, both local and abroad. We welcome enthusiastic readers, researchers, scientists, and stakeholders to deliver scientific thoughts into ...