Impact of lockdown on musculoskeletal health due to COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh: A cross sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the nationwide lockdown implemented by the government of Bangladesh due to the coronavirus, has led to the various changes in the overall activities and lifestyle. Most of the people began living a sedentary lifestyle, spending more time on their phone, watching television and excessive sleeping. Reduction of physical activity level had profoundly negative impact on musculoskeletal health.

Aim

This study aims to investigate the impact of lockdown on musculoskeletal health, association between leisure and musculoskeletal pain during this period.

Methods

A cross sectional study was conducted among general populations living in a specific area of Bangladesh by simple random sampling methods. A total of 230 participants both male (182) and female (48) ag

SUBMITTER: Ahmed S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8217068 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature