Ms. AMISHA ANAND ANGLE IV YEAR BPT SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPHY DY PATIL ...

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COMMON MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS IN UNDER
GRADUATE PHYSIOTHERAPHY STUDENTS EVALUATED BY
USING NORDIC MUSCULOSKELETAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Ms. AMISHA ANAND ANGLE
IV YEAR BPT
SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPHY
D. Y. PATIL UNIVERSITY, NERUL, NAVI MUMBAI
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CERTIFICATE

This is certify that Miss Amisha Anand Angle has satisfactorily carried out 4th year project as
prescribed by the School of Physiotherapy, D.Y.Patil University, Nerul Navi Mumbai, During
the academic year 2016-2017.

Dr. Shweta Phadke Dr. Unnati Pandit,
Associate professor Professor & Director,
and guide, School of Physiotherapy
School of Physiotherapy, D.Y. Patil University.
D.Y.Patil University.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to those people without whose support
and concern, this project would not have been a great success.
I am extremely thankful to Dr.Unnati Pandit, Head of Department of Physiotherapy of
D.Y.Patil University, who has bestowed upon me her valuable advice and given me the
permission to initiate the project in this institution.
I am also extremely thankful to my guide, Dr. Shweta Phadke, Associate Professor of
D.Y.Patil University.
And last but not the least, the colleagues of our batch who deserve a word of thanks for their
co-operation and all the teaching and non-teaching staff for their support and also my subjects
who deserve a word of thanks for their co-operation.

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INDEX

SR.NO. TOPIC PAGE NOS.
1 INTRODUCTION 5
2 AIM AND OBJECTIVES 6
3 MATERIAL AND METHODOLOGY 7
4 DATA REPRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS 8-23
5 DISCUSSION 24-33
6 CONCLUSION 34
7 RECOMMENDATIONS 35-41
8 REFERENCES 42
9 CONSENT FORM AND QUESTIONNAIRE 43-47

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Introduction
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) consist of minor physical disabilities. This term is used to
describe a variety of conditions that affect the muscles, bones and joints. The severity of the
musculoskeletal disorders can vary. Pain and discomfort may interfere with everyday activities.
Musculoskeletal disorders are extremely common and risk increases with age. Early diagnosis is
the key to ease pain while potentially decreasing further bodily damage.(1)
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are a group of painful disorders of
muscles, tendons and nerves. Injuries resulting from overuse and those that develop over time.
Work activities which are frequent and repetitive or activities with awkward postures cause these
disorders which may be painful during work or at rest. Almost all work requires the use of the
arms and hands. Therefore, most work-related musculoskeletal disorders affect the hands, wrists,
elbows, neck and shoulders. Work using the legs can lead to work-related musculoskeletal
disorders of legs, hips, ankles and feet. Some back problems also result from repetitive activities.
The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was developed from a project funded
by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Aim was to develop and test a standardized questionnaire
methodology allowing comparison of low back, neck, shoulder and general complaints for use in
epidemiological studies. The tool was not developed for clinical diagnosis. The Nordic
Musculoskeletal Questionnaire can be used as a questionnaire or as a structured interview.
However, significantly higher frequencies of musculoskeletal problems were reported when
questionnaire was administered as part of a focused study on musculoskeletal issues and work
factors than when administered as part of a periodic general health examination.(2)we are
investigating musculoskeletal problems in Bachelor of Physiotherapy students using NMQ
questionnaire.
The students have burden of carrying books, improper posture while studying. Improper
posture while taking history or treating patients can cause musculoskeletal problems. Tiredness
of whole day working in hospital. . When slouching or sleeping there may be improper posture
and musculoskeletal problems.

At any point of time physiotherapist should have good healthy muscles which ultimately
leads to strengthen the ligaments which is attached to bones. Because they have to take care of
everybody’s health and to treat them. Because they tend to ignore their own problem. And they
are more prone for musculoskeletal problem as they are in awkward position while treating
patients. Same field interest, passion, profession. My survey will help other physiotherapists in
their prevention.

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

AIM:-
To screen work related musculoskeletal pain in students of Physiotherapy .

OBJECTIVES:-
 To screen for body part with Chronic Pain in Physiotherapy students.
 To screen for body part with Acute Pain in Physiotherapy students.
 To screen for body part with cause of Activity Loss in Physiotherapy students .
 To recommend preventive strategies for pain and activity loss in Physiotherapy students .

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MATERIAL AND METHODOLOGY

 Research Approach: Cross sectional survey study.
 Study Design: The data for this study was collected by direct interview method with help
of questionnaire.
 Study Setting:Undergraduate Student of physiotherapy, D Y Patil University.
 Sample Size: 112.
 Inclusion Criteria: 18-21 years of age apparently healthy Bachelor of physiotherapy
students from Student of physiotherapy, Dr. D Y Patil University.
 Exclusion: history of medical, surgical and trauma.

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DATA REPRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

Graph 1. – Prevalence of chronic pain in 1st YEAR BPT students.

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1ST YEAR YES
LOWER
BACK 15
NECK 13
UPPER BACK 12
SHOULDER 3
WRIST/HAND 3
ELBOW 1
ANKLE/FOOT 1
HIP/THIGH 0
KNEE 0
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INFERENCE- Lower back is most affected area for chronic pain in 1st year students.

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Graph 2. – Prevalence of acute pain in 1st YEAR BPT students.

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2
1
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1ST YEAR YES
LOWER
BACK 6
UPPER BACK 6
NECK 5
SHOULDER 3
ELBOW 1
WRIST/HAND 1
HIP/THIGH 0
KNEE 0
ANKLE/FOOT 0

INFERENCE- Lower back and Upper back is most affected area for acute pain in 1st year
students.

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Graph 3. – Prevalence of loss of activity pain in 1st YEAR BPT students.

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3
2
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1ST YEAR YES
LOWER
BACK 7
NECK 4
UPPER BACK 4
SHOULDER 1
ELBOW 1
WRIST/HAND 1
HIP/THIGH 1
KNEE 1
ANKLE/FOOT 1

INFERENCE- Lower back is most affected area for loss of activity pain in 1st year students.

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