Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: April | Volume: 11 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 62-67
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20210408
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain and Injuries in Gym Instructors
Nikita Shinde1, Priya Sahasrabuddhe2
1Clinical Physiotherapist (B.P.Th), Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Centre, Pune, India
2Assistant Professor, Musculoskeletal Sciences, Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India
Corresponding Author: Nikita Shinde
ABSTRACT
Background: The gym instructors perform high intensity work during their personal session or while assisting their clients during their workout session. This is one of the major reasons for various injuries and subsequent pain. This study evaluated the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain and injuries in gym instructors.
Objectives: To obtain the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries and pain in gym instructors.
Methods: A cross sectional study was performed on108 gym instructors from different fitness clubs. A self-administered questionnaire was used. Percentile analysis of the scores was done.
Results: 16% of gym instructors suffered with injures of shoulder, low back and knee. About 82% of gym instructors had pain in various body areas.
Conclusion: The prevalence of pain and injuries was high in gym instructors which demands fitness industries to adapt prevention strategies.
Key words: Gym instructors, musculoskeletal pain, injury