Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain in the Factory Workers in Post Covid-19 Phase

ABSTRACT

Study Design: Observational study design. Background- COVID-19 is a novel corona virus which has not been found in humans. The very first case was detected in the Hubei, China at the end of December 2019. Objectives: To find the musculoskeletal pain in body areas in those factory workers who resumed work following recovery in Post Covid-19 phase. Procedure 50 participants were recruited based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. An informed consent was taken from the subjects. Online informed consent was taken from the participants. Questionnaire was filled by the participants. Subject data was computed and analyzed. Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, we conclude that musculoskeletal pain was prevalent among factory workers who resumed duty in the post Covid-19 phase. This study highlighted the presence of musculoskeletal pain in various region of the body with moderate intensity and dominant in lower back region followed by neck and upper back area.