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 hasnot been found in humans. The very first case was detected in the Hubei, China at the end of December2019.Objectives: To find the musculoskeletal pain in body areas in those factory workers who resumed workfollowing recovery in Post Covid-19 phase.Procedure: 50 participants were recruited based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. An informedconsent 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 prevalentamong factory workers who resumed duty in the post Covid-19 phase. This study highlighted thepresence of musculoskeletal pain in various region of the body with moderate intensity and dominantin lower back region followed by neck and upper back area.