Exploratory Data Driven Insights on Lower Limb Health of Female Teaching Professionals: A Survey

Abstract

Gait or walking is a fundamental activity that has an influ-ence over our health. Variations in gait or walking patterns among female teaching professionals is prevalent. This survey discusses the data driven analysis related to work habits, physical health and lower limb health. The main aim of this study is how these factors affect the overall gait health of the individual. A survey was conducted on 46 female teaching professionals in higher education where they responded to the questions on their ergonomic, health and lower limb conditions. A data driven analysis was conducted on the data to answer the research questions. The data-driven analysis reveals that long standing hours at work, type of shoes worn and the presence of symptoms in the lower limbs alleviate the pain and discomfort felt by female teaching professionals. Interventions in ergonomic conditions and sensitisation of health education is needed to curb the presence of such conditions which leads to mus-culoskeletal disorders. This study helps to understand the small change in lifestyle may provide safer gait and how the regular physical activities can be corrected if required.