PREVALENCE OF NECK PAIN AMONG TAILORS IN NORTH GUJARAT - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Background: - Neck pain is one of the common musculoskeletal problems faced by tailors due to constant work on the sewing machine with the awkward posture. Aim:-The aim of study is to nd out the prevalence of neck pain among Tailors. Objective:-To nd out the prevalence of neck pain among Tailors use of self questionnaire. Materials And Methodology:-Across sectional study was performed among 100 tailors working in North Gujarat to determine the prevalence of neck pain in them. Aself – questionnaire was used. Result: - 91% prevalence of neck pain was found among the tailors in North Gujarat. Also 67% tailors have activity limitation. Conclusion: -The prevalence of neck pain among Tailors in North Gujarat is found to be highest (91%). Neck pain is one of the common condition contributing to the increase in functional disability