Assessment of Whole-Body Vibration (WBV) Exposure and Neck Pain Disability Index among UiTM Bus Driver

Abstract

Vibration refers to every regular movement a body produces in relation to a fixed point. Bus drivers are exposed to vibration from the movement of the vehicles on the road, which also vibrates the driver's body and the bus seat. The level of WBV that drivers are exposed to in their daily lives is impacted by several factors, such as the bus's design, its speed, the condition of the road, and the driver's position. As a result of their exposure to vibration, bus drivers are consequently at risk for Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) related to low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and disorders like decreased motor function.