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This study aimed to evaluate their work postures using the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) tool and assess the prevalence of related MSD symptoms.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aims:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To assess work posture using RULA in sculptor painters.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Settings and Design:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional observational study.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and Materials:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Seventy sculptor painters aged 18 to 65 years were assessed. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire and photographic posture analysis. RULA scores were used to evaluate ergonomic risks, while self-reported symptom surveys identified areas of musculoskeletal discomfort.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Statistical Analysis Used:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Spearman\u2019s correlation was applied to determine associations between years of work experience and work duration with RULA scores.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Forty percent of participants reported experiencing MSD symptoms. The lower back was the most commonly affected region (20%), followed by the neck (5.7%) and wrists (4.3%). 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