Acta Scientific Orthopaedics (ISSN: 2581-8635)
Volume 5 Issue 10 October 2022
“Correlation Between Pain and Disability in Cervical and Lumbar Spine
in Two-Wheeler Riders”
Renukesh Shetty
1
, Trupti Siddapur
2
* and Tushar Palekar
3
1
Intern, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri,
Pune, Maharashtra, India
2
Assistant Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil
Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
3
Professor and Principal, Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil
Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India
*Corresponding Author: Trupti Siddapur, Assistant Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil College
of Physiotherapy, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Research Article
Received: August 03, 2022
Published: September 26, 2022
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Siddapur., et al.
Abstract
DOI: 10.31080/ASOR.2022.05.0576
Background: India is a nation with crowded streets and limited parking spaces, making two wheelers as a preferred modes of
commute in cities. Current design of motorbike in market is not equipped with back leaning postures support features for rider
leading to musculoskeletal pain in the riders. Use of helmets causes discomfort in neck region; such pain and discomfort affect the
quality of life leading to disability (QoL).
Objectives: To find out the correlation between Pain and Disability in Cervical and Lumbar Spine in Two- Wheeler Riders Among
Physiotherapy Profession based on Neck Disability Index (NDI), Oswestry Disability Index and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).
Method: 30 young adults with neck and low back pain between 20-30 years, Riding bike more than 1 year were assessed for pain
and disability.
Result: Data was analyzed by Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient suggesting strong positive correlation between Neck pain with Neck
Disability (r = 0.53) and Low back pain with Low back Disability (r = 0.44)
Conclusion: There is a significant positive correlation between pain and disability of cervical and lumbar spine
Keywords: Neck Disability Index; Oswestry Disability Index; Neck Pain
Abbreviations
QoL: Quality of Life; NDI: Neck Disability Index; ODI: Oswestry
Disability Index; NPRS: Numeric Pain Rating Scale; LBP: Low Back
Pain; NSLBP: Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Introduction
The motorcycle often called a bike, motorbike is recognized as
an important form of transport as they suit a range of different
purposes: long distance travel, sport including racing and off-road
riding. They are usually preferred compared to four wheelers
as they are compact, consumes less fuel, pass easily through
congested areas. Inspite of the above advantages, motorcycle
riding is relatively complex and risky process. On the other hand,
the health problems are also increasing parallel to the rate of
population growth. Furthermore, motorcycle related issues have
also been a concern for road safety. The musculoskeletal disorder
Citation: Trupti Siddapur., et al. ““Correlation Between Pain and Disability in Cervical and Lumbar Spine in Two-Wheeler Riders”". Acta Scientific Ortho-
paedics 5.10 (2022): 79-83.