TO STUDY THE PREVALENCE OF UPPER LIMB MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN IN STREET FOOD VENDORS.
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Street food vendors, upper limb musculoskeletal pain, Nordic pain questionnaire, Numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), repetitive movements. This work includes prolonged and vigorous shoulder, hand, wrist movements and carrying and lifting of heavy objects. The vendors may experience higher amount of upper limb musculoskeletal pain related to their job [1].
Abstract
Street food vendors play a vital role in urban economies by providing affordable and accessible food to diverse communities. However, a significant prevalence of upper extremity dysfunction, including musculoskeletal illnesses like tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other repetitive strain injuries, is caused by the physical demands of their profession, especially repetitive tasks and poor ergonomic settings. Methodology: This observational study was conducted in various street food vendors in Kolhapur. Around 97 subjects were approached and who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. Data was collected using Nordic pain questionnaire and NPRS scale. Data was analyzed and prevalence was determined. Result: 64.95% of population has moderate to severe pain. 35.05% of population were having no pain on NPRS. Majority of the population showed moderate to severe pain which was assessed using NPRs scale. conclusion: This study concludes that there is 64.95% prevalence of Upper limb musculoskeletal pain in street food vendors.
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Miss. Harshala Utkarsh Savant Bhosale
B. P. T.h Department of Physiotherapy, D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Kolhapur. D.Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur Email ID [email protected]
Dr. Akshay Kokitkar
M. P. T.h Assistant professor, Department of Cardiorespiratory Sciences Physiotherapy, D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Kolhapur. D.Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur. Email ID- [email protected]
