A study on Relationship between Fatigue and the Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome (MTP) Experienced by Yogya Handmade Atik Artisans

• Published in: Industrial Engineering & Management Systems Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 667 - 675
• Main Authors: Dhari, Ika Fitri Wulan, Anniza, Meiza, Faidullah, Hilmi Zadah
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 대한산업공학회 01.12.2019
• Subjects: 산업공학; Batik Artisans; Fatigue; Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome
• ISSN: 1598-7248; 2234-6473
• DOI: 10.7232/iems.2019.18.4.667

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between fatigue and myofascial trigger point syndrome(MTP) experienced by handmade batik artisans who were working in center of batik NakuloSadewo area in Yogyakarta. [Subjects and Methods] An observational study was conducted for handmade batik artisans in center of batikNakuloSadewo area in a 30-day period from April 1-30, 2018. [Results] According to the analysis results of this studyshowed statistical significance with spearman’s rank between 2 variables, fatigue and MTPit is means correlationwere highly positive and significance between fatigue and MTP experienced. Fatigue felt by batik artisans had impacts on MTP experienced; the possibility of MTP symptoms on the neck area particularly upper trapezius muscleincreased as the monotonous work attitude and lowlevel muscle contraction activities got worse, interpersonal conflicts of batik artisans increased, organizational system got serious, and stress from psychosocial went up. [Conclusion] We expect that the results of this study would be useful as basic data for efficient management of resourceswhen taking preventive programs to reduce MTP experienced by Yogya handmade batik artisans in the future. KCI Citation Count: 0