Musculoskeletal Pain and Analysis of Postural Risk in Harmonium Players in India: A Cross-Sectional Study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Harmonium players experience high rates of musculoskeletal pain, particularly in the lower back, due to repetitive movements and awkward postures. Risk assessment indicates many players face a medium risk of developing these disorders.
Area Of Science
- Music Performance Science
- Occupational Health
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
Background
- Harmonium playing involves repetitive motions and specific postures.
- Musicians are susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
- Understanding risks for harmonium players is crucial for prevention.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in harmonium players.
- To analyze the postural risk associated with playing the harmonium.
- To identify common pain sites among these musicians.
Main Methods
- Cross-sectional study of 80 formally trained harmonium players.
- Self-designed questionnaire for pain and playing characteristics.
- Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) tool for postural risk evaluation.
Main Results
- High prevalence of musculoskeletal pain reported: 42.5% (12-month) and 65% (7-day).
- Most frequent pain sites: lower back, knee, shoulder, wrist, and hand.
- 22.5% of players were categorized at medium risk for musculoskeletal disorders.
Conclusions
- Harmonium players exhibit a significant prevalence of musculoskeletal pain.
- Playing postures contribute to the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders.
- Targeted interventions are needed to mitigate risks in harmonium musicians.
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