DISADVANTAGES OF EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IN STUDENTS OF PIMS-DU DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Question: What are the disadvantages of excessive physical activities in students of PIMS-DU during COVID-19 Pandemic?

Design: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

Participants: Students who are physically active throughout the period of Covid-19 pandemic.

Intervention: Non-Interventional Study.

Outcome measures: OSTRC Injury Questionnaire (Pre- validated Questionnaire).

Results: There were very few subjects who faced difficulties due to knee pain or any other physical discomfort during physical activities in pandemic period 22.2%. Among the selected subjects 33.4% had pain and difficulties in Low Back due to physical activity in Covid-19 pandemic period. Among the selected subjects 18.5% had pain and difficulties in Shoulder due to physical activity in Covid-19 pandemic period.

Conclusion: The present study shows that, there are no specific adverse effects observed on musculoskeletal system due to excessive physical activity. Most of the subjects (33.4%) reported for having low back pain due to physical activity during COVID 19 pandemic.

Trial registration: PIMS/DR.APJAKCOPT/IEC/2020/22.