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Awareness of Physiotherapeutic Interventions for Pain Relief - An Analysis among Non Teaching Population


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1 Department of Physiotherapy, A-122, College of Applied Education and Health Sciences, Gangotri Colony, Roorkee Road, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
2 Department of Physiotherapy, Srinivas College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
     

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Background: Work related musculoskeletal disorders are commonly encountered. Studies have been conducted to evaluate the prevalence of pain among industry workers, computer operators etc. However, the knowledge regarding prevalence of pain among non teaching and supporting staff members is scarce.

Method: The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire. A total of 101 non teaching and supporting staff members constituted the study population. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results: 79% of the individuals complained of pain at different sites of the body. 22% had no pain. The awareness of physiotherapy among this population is scarce. Only 16% resorted to Physiotherapy for pain relief. 85% of the individuals depend on medications and home remedies.

Conclusion: More than half of the individuals complained of pain in the study. As pain has a profound consequence on an individual's functional and psychological existence, there is a need to evaluate it in detail and treat accordingly. There is a need to augment the awareness regarding physiotherapy in this population.


Keywords

Work Related Musculoskeletal Pain, Non Teaching Staff, Questionnaire, Physiotherapy
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Authors

Renu Chauhan
Department of Physiotherapy, A-122, College of Applied Education and Health Sciences, Gangotri Colony, Roorkee Road, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
Pinki Bhasin
Department of Physiotherapy, Srinivas College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract


Background: Work related musculoskeletal disorders are commonly encountered. Studies have been conducted to evaluate the prevalence of pain among industry workers, computer operators etc. However, the knowledge regarding prevalence of pain among non teaching and supporting staff members is scarce.

Method: The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire. A total of 101 non teaching and supporting staff members constituted the study population. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results: 79% of the individuals complained of pain at different sites of the body. 22% had no pain. The awareness of physiotherapy among this population is scarce. Only 16% resorted to Physiotherapy for pain relief. 85% of the individuals depend on medications and home remedies.

Conclusion: More than half of the individuals complained of pain in the study. As pain has a profound consequence on an individual's functional and psychological existence, there is a need to evaluate it in detail and treat accordingly. There is a need to augment the awareness regarding physiotherapy in this population.


Keywords


Work Related Musculoskeletal Pain, Non Teaching Staff, Questionnaire, Physiotherapy

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