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Paper Title: Risk Prediction associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in picking hand among Guitarist
Authors Name: Annie Blessie Thangaraj , K.Jothi Prasanna
Unique Id: IJSDR2302021
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 2, February-2023
Abstract: Introduction: Awkward postures of guitarist such as working with the joints near their end range of motion; uneven loading and static muscle activity increase the biomechanics stress on the muscles and the surrounding joint. Carpal tunnel syndrome often results from physical job activities that involve using tools and hand-held vibrating equipment’s. This study aimed to predict risk associated with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome in picking hand of guitarist. Materials and Method: 100 participants of both gender with age range of 15-35 years from various music academy with experience of more than one year in playing guitar were assessed using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire. Results: Mild to moderate risk predicted in picking hand among guitarists on basis of symptom severity and functional status. Conclusion: Proper warm up and cool down exercise, stretches and ergonomic advice must be tackled among the risk population to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome among guitarists in picking hand
Keywords: Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Guitarist, Musculoskeletal discomfort , Picking hand
Cite Article: "Risk Prediction associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in picking hand among Guitarist ", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 2, page no.112 - 116, February-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2302021.pdf
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Publication Details: Published Paper ID: IJSDR2302021
Registration ID:203840
Published In: Volume 8 Issue 2, February-2023
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10103306
Page No: 112 - 116
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631

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