Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and their association with work-related stress, muscle flexibility and physical activity level among police officers in Kandy police division, Sri Lanka

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of MSDs among police officers in Kandy Police Division, Sri Lanka and to investigate the associations between MSDs and work-related stress, muscle flexibility and physical activity level. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 462 police officers in the Kandy Police Division, Sri Lanka. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to assess prevalence of MSDs; work-related stress was measured using the Operational Police Stress Questionnaire (PSQ-Op). Physical activity levels were evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and flexibility was assessed using the Shoulder Stretch Test and Sit and Reach Test.