Common repetitive stress injury among housewives, Karachi Pakistan Subhi Sadaf1, Shamsi Iram Iqbal2, Kumar Umesh3,*, Reeta2 1Physiotherapist HOD (Physiotherapy), Holy Family Hospital Afridi (S.J) Shaheed Road Karachi 2Senior. Lecturer (Physiotherapy) Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (IPMR) Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi (DUHS) 3Senior Physiotherapist, Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (IPMR) Dow University of Health Sciences Karachi (DUHS) *Corresponding Author: Umesh Kumar Senior Physiotherapist, (Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Ipmr) Dow University Of Health Sciences Karachi (DUHS)
Online published on 26 October, 2018. Abstract Background A frequently cited problem in epidemiological research is the inadequate operational definition of umbrella terms such as Repetitive stress injury (RSI). Specific conditions attached to these labels and their corresponding signs and symptoms are also poorly defined. The clinicians usually do not include the RSI in their list of differential diagnosis. There has been far too little attention paid to the dangers of Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSIs) among housewives. Objectives The aims and objectives of this was to identify the most common repetitive stress injury among housewives appropriate to work-related conditions. Study Design Cross-sectional study. Setting OPD of Jamal Noor Hospital, Holy Family Hospital, MS Hospital Karachi, Pakistani. Methods and Materials The sample of 100 housewives were collected through quota sampling technique Results The study shows that Out of 100 housewives, 47% of them complain of lateral side elbow pain (Lateral Epicondylitis) who are working more than one hour. The most aggravating activities found are the cloth washing and pin rolling activities. Conclusion This study was done to observe the most common repetitive stress injury among housewives of Karachi. Literature and study reported that most common RSI was tennis elbow and most precipitating factor was cloth washing. We need to disseminate the study and is finding so to impart knowledge with proper awareness, education and modification in activities certainly can control and reduce the economic burden and at the same time improve work productivity as well. Top Keywords Musculoskeletal disorders, repetitive stress injuries, tennis elbow, lateral epicondylitis. Top |