Musculoskeletal problems of spinal cord injury patient during vocational training in CRP

Abstract

Purpose: To find out common musculoskeletal problems among spinal cord injury patient during vocational training. Objectives: To evaluate the musculoskeletal problem in body function, activities and participation and to figure out the risk factor of Musculoskeletal problems while taking vocational training. Methodology: The cross-sectional study was chosen to carry out this study among 59participants who were selected who has completed rehabilitation services from CRP and were in the vocational training. Data was selected by using of socio-demographic questionnaire and structured questionnaire. The study was conducted by using quantitative descriptive data analysis which focused through different bar diagrams, pie charts and tables. Result: Among the 59 participants, 84.7% were male; respondents mean age 30.66; 50.8% were married and more than 50% respondents had complete A injury. 47.5% were complete tetraplegia; 42.4% respondents had store management training. 94.9% respondents were reported that they experienced musculoskeletal problems in their vocational activities. This study showed objectives were to identify the musculoskeletal problems among the SCI people who were currently in their vocational training period who completed rehabilitation from Centre for the Rehabilitation of the Paralysed (CRP). To gather suggestions from persons with SCI about workplace activity and musculoskeletal problem .Conclusion: The result of the study demonstrates that spinal cord injured persons who were in their vocational training are more prone to develop musculoskeletal problem. So awareness, treatment and prevention of complications and proper care can help to survive and in participating in a new job while coming back to social reintegration and new work. Keywords: Spinal cord injury, vocational training, musculoskeletal problem.