STUDY OF PREVALENCE OF PRONATOR TERES SYNDROME IN TWO-WHEELER GARAGE WORKERS.
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Keywords
Pronator Teres Syndrome, Handheld Dynamometer, Grip Strength, NPRS, Pronator Teres Test, Two-wheeler garage workers
Abstract
BACKGROUND- Pronator Teres Syndrome is defined as the median nerve compression at the proximal forearm between the two heads of pronator teres muscle. Hypertrophy of pronator teres muscle is the commonest cause of Pronator Teres Syndrome. Incidence of Pronator Teres Syndrome of Upper limb compressive neuropathy is 1.1%. Pronator Compression test is the commonly used test to diagnose Pronator teres syndrome. The activity which requires repetitive movement such as grasping and pronation or both (For example hammering, driving a screw driver) can aggravate the symptoms of Pronator Teres Syndrome.
METHOD- The study was conducted after Ethical Clearance was obtained from Institution ethical committee. According to inclusive criteria total 102 participants were included in this study. Participants were included according to Convenience Sampling method; each participant was assessed by using Pronator Compression Test & Pronator Teres Test.
RESULT- Prevalence of Pronator Teres Syndrome in Two Garage Workers was be analysed by using SPSS software. Out of 102 participants 63 were Positive for pain and reduced grip strength and 37 were negative that showed 61.8% prevalence of Pronator Teres Syndrome in two-wheeler garage workers. The results also showed significance of reduced grip strength in the dominant hand of the garage workers who tested positive for Pronator Teres Syndrome.
CONCLUSION - This study concluded that Prevalence of Pronator Teres Syndrome among two-wheeler garage workers is 63% with reduced grip strength in the dominant hand that highlighted the functional impact of this condition on the two-wheeler garage workers.
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Miss. Smruti Umesh Kurulkar
B.P.T.h Department of Physiotherapy D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Kolhapur. D.Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur
Dr. Archana D. Methe
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Community Physiotherapy D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Kolhapur. D.Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur
Mr. Vinayak Shankar Kurale
B.P.T.h Department of Physiotherapy .Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Kolhapur D.Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur
