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Relationship of Neck and Upper Extremity pain with Fatigue and Hand Functions among Industrial workers

Recruiting
Conditions
Industrial workers with neck and upper extremity pain
Registration Number
CTRI/2023/10/058314
Lead Sponsor
Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Physiotherapy Ahmednagar
Brief Summary

In the industrial work environment, manual repetitivetasks with non-ergonomic wrist and head positions are very common and result inneck, shoulder and wrist pain. Consideringthat work-related upper extremity dysfunction is a growing issue, showing highprevalence, high costs, long term absenteeism and decreasedproductivity in different economic sectors, it is necessary to develop studiesthat analyze relevant factors for future preventive or therapeutic approachesdirected to specific population needs.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Open to Recruitment
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
45
Inclusion Criteria
  • Participants with more than 2 years of work experience.
  • Workers doing fine activities of hand.
  • Participants working for at least 5 hours a day.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with any neurological and orthopedic disorders.
  • Participants undergone recent neck or upper limb surgeries.
  • Participants whose task do not include neck or upper limb activities.
  • Participants with musculoskeletal dysfunctions other than neck and upper extremity.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
4. Swedish Occupational Fatigue Inventory(SOFI)Immediately
1. Nordic Musculoskeletal QuestionnaireImmediately
2. Hand held DynamometerImmediately
3. Sollerman Hand Function TestImmediately
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Industries

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Ahmadnagar, MAHARASHTRA, India

Industries
🇮🇳Ahmadnagar, MAHARASHTRA, India
Anjali Carvalho
Principal investigator
7588652260
anjalicarvalho111@gmail.com

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