Background:
Tailoring involves repetitive hand and wrist
movements, prolonged sitting, and continuous fine motor activities, which
increase the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. These occupational
demands often lead to wrist pain and functional limitations. However, limited
studies have focused on wrist-related problems among male tailors in South
Mumbai.
Objective:
To assess wrist pain and functional impairment
among male tailors in South Mumbai using the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation
(PRWE) questionnaire.
Methodology:
A cross-sectional study was conducted on 100
male tailors aged 30–50 years with a minimum of five years of work experience.
Participants were selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected
using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, Numerical Pain Rating Scale
(NPRS), and PRWE questionnaire. Demographic details and work-related factors
were recorded. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results:
The mean age of participants was 38.85 ± 5.71
years, with a mean work experience of 15.32 ± 4.13 years. The mean NPRS score
was 2.55 ± 1.67 at rest and 5.74 ± 1.90 during activity. PRWE assessment
revealed that 88% of participants had mild disability, while 12% had moderate
disability.
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