Prevalence of Musculo-Skeletal Pain among Badminton Players in Twin Cities of Pakistan  : Prevalence of Musculo-Skeletal Pain

Rabia Ejaz; Muhammad Nazim Farooq; Fatima Amjad; Rubia Batool; Humam Khalil; Areej Tasnim; Anees Arshad; Arfa Zafar; Amna Khalid

doi:10.54393/tt.v4i04.176

Authors

Rabia Ejaz Islamabad College of Physiotherapy, Margalla Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
Muhammad Nazim Farooq Faculty of Allied Health and Biological Sciences, Ibadat International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Fatima Amjad Islamabad College of Physiotherapy, Margalla Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
Rubia Batool Islamabad College of Physiotherapy, Margalla Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
Humam Khalil Physical Therapy Department, Rehman Medical Institute, Peshawar, Pakistan
Areej Tasnim Islamabad College of Physiotherapy, Margalla Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
Anees Arshad Islamabad College of Physiotherapy, Margalla Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
Arfa Zafar Islamabad College of Physiotherapy, Margalla Institute of Health Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
Amna Khalid Faculty of Medical Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/tt.v4i04.176

Keywords:

Badminton Players, Musculo-skeletal Pain, Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ)

Abstract

Badminton is a popular sport with a rich tradition in Pakistan twin cities Islamabad and Rawalpindi. In badminton, players are more susceptible to certain musculoskeletal problems due to the sport's dynamic character, abrupt accelerations and decelerations. Badminton has an injury rate of 1 to 7/1000 hours per person of playing time. Objective: To find out prevalence of musculoskeletal problem including pain among the badminton players played in various clubs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Methods: 255 badminton players participated in a convenience sample-based cross-sectional study after ethical permission. The incidence of musculoskeletal discomfort in novice badminton players' shoulder, elbow, wrist, hands, thigh, hips, knee and ankle was measured using a self-drafted survey and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Data collection was done sports clubs of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Study ran from September 22, 2021, to June 30, 2022. SPSS version-25 software was used for data analysis. Results: The results showed prevalence was 16.5, back 18.4, hip 7.4, knee 28.6, ankle 16.5, elbow 22.4, wrist 21.2, low back 12.9, and shoulder 49.4. Among badminton players, the most common pain regions were the shoulder and knee. Other areas that players are less likely to have discomfort in include the hands, hips and ankles. Conclusions: Conclusions of study showed younger athletes had higher prevalence of musculoskeletal discomfort. Most prevalent pain areas among badminton players were the knee and shoulder.

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