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@article{173617,
        author = {Miss Snehal Balanna and Dr. Amruta Doijad and Dr. Umiya Pathan},
        title = {CORRELATION BETWEEN WORK RELATED NECK PAIN AND HAND GRIP STRENGTH AMONG AUTORICKSHAW DRIVERS IN KOLHAPUR CITY},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {939-945},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173617},
        abstract = {Background: Work related musculoskeletal problems associated with the workplace typically arises from an imbalance between an individual physical capabilities and occupational demands. It depends on the physical attributes of the task, the environment, and the mechanical design of the work. Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems that impairs quality of life. Mechanical attachment between neck and upper limb via skeletal, muscular, and neurological components as repetitive upper limb movement increases the mechanical stress on the neck, causing neck pain and neck muscle spasms. Hands are utilized for a range of tasks, including heavy lifting and fine motor skills. Excessive motion causes strain and overuse injuries. The intrinsic hand musculature becomes significantly weaker due to the involvement of cervical nerve roots and the hand grip muscles supplied by the cervical nerves, which causes the interosseous muscles atrophy. Objective: To find out correlation between work related neck pain and hand grip strength among auto-rickshaw drivers in Kolhapur city. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 151 auto-rickshaw drivers of Kolhapur city age ranged from 25-35 years with no congenital musculoskeletal morbidities, previous neck surgery after fulfillment of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Neck Disability Index (NDI) was used to assess neck pain, numerical pain rating scale (NPRS) for pain intensity and hand grip strength was measured using Jamar hand dynamometer in kilogram (Kg) unit. Results: On data analysis result showed statistically significant very strong negative correlation between neck pain and hand grip strength with p value (p<0.0001). The Pearson co-efficient correlation between NDI and hand grip strength was 0.7768. Conclusion: This study concluded that neck pain and hand grip strength are inversely correlated.},
        keywords = {NDI, NPRS, Auto-rickshaw drivers, work related neck pain},
        month = {March},
        }