TO STUDY UPPER LIMB MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS IN MALABAR PAROTTA MAKERS

Abstract

Background - Malabar Parotta is a Subcontinental layered atbread made from Maida or Atta. Making it is indeed a task. Musculoskeletal disorders are common health problems throughout the world. Work-related Musculoskeletal disorders arise from arm and hand movements. What makes them risky in the working environment is their continual repetition. Although this comes under restaurant chefs, this specic technique is unique and skillful. Therefore, there is no research done on this difcult and skillful technique and is important to address it for the benet of the makers. To study musculoskeletal Aim of the study – problems of Upper limb in Malabar Parotta makers. A cross-sectional study with 100 individuals was included in the study Methodology And Study Tool - . A self-made demographic questionnaire, Body map, Quick DASH (Disability of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) scale, and Cornell hand discomfort questionnaire (CHDQ) were administered using the Direct Interview Method. A total of 100 participants w Results – ere analyzed in this study. 51.35% of Males have SHOULDER affection whereas 42.30% of Females show affection for SHOULDER. The affection for ARM is more recorded in Females with 30.68% and affection for FOREARM is more recorded in Males with 63.43%. The affection of HAND is Equal in both Males and Females with 62.6% respectively. The affection for Upper Limb was noticed to be severe in both Conclusion – males and females. As the number of parottas made increased disability and discomfort also increased. The people who worked in Home Based setups had maximum disability and discomfort. As the number of working years increased disability decreased but the discomfort was seen to be increased.