The reader is referred to the updated review 2 for a detailed discussion of the literature and the EDX techniques for the assessment of CTS which are summarized here. Both reviews addressed the following key clinical questions:

Background: Desk job workers with prolonged sitting have postural imbalances and the overused muscles experience an increase in tension in one part of the body which causes excessive tension in other parts of the body due to continuity of the fascia. This fascial anatomy trains can cause stress not only on the muscle but all the structures that are surrounded by the fascia leading to dysfunction and pain. Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to compare the acute effects of different techniques like self-myofascial release and transverse friction massage on flexibility in healthy adults for effective treatment and efficient working. Results: Main Findings- Hamstring flexibility of the desk job workers tested via Active Knee Extension Test and V Sit and Reach test both pre and post of both the groups A and B showed significant difference p<0.001 tested by Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test. Group statistics done with Man Whitney Test showed that there is no significant difference between AKET (P=0.3030) whereas there is significant difference between V SRT between the two groups (P=0.030) suggesting larger variations in the group mean or any other unknown causes. Conclusions: This study concludes that Self Myofascial Release therapy and Transverse Friction Massage therapy both are effective in improving hamstring flexibility in desk job workers when worked on the plantar fascia via the anatomy trains. Self myofascial release therapy showed better results than the transverse friction massage therapy both statistically and clinically. Potential Implications: Thus, these methods can be used as an effective adjunct for many rehabilitation programs for speedy recovery. KEY WORDS: Desk Job Workers, Hamstring Flexibility, Plantar Fascia, Self Myofascial Release, Transverse Friction Massage.

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Background: Objective To assess the level of risk in posture associated work related musculoskeletal disorders in restaurant chefs using Rapid Entire Body Assessment [REBA]. Method: 30 subjects were included. Out of 30 subjects, all of them were males. The Mean Age, Weight, Height and working hours were 19.57 years, 52.06 kg, 185.28 cms and 8.63 hours respectively. Postures using REBA score sheet were evaluated based on the most difficult work tasks (based on observation and interview), the posture that was sustained for a longer period of time. Result: Body posture was evaluated using REBA sheet and it can be concluded that the major areas susceptible to painful working postures were of the neck and the wrist positions having the most frequent risk reported. Followed by the upper arm and trunk position having moderate risk and the least frequent area involved were legs and lower arm position. Conclusion: The study concludes that most of the restaurant chef’s fall under moderate risk of musculoskeletal disorders and require intervention and awareness about postural correction exercises to prevent further musculoskeletal injuries. Key words: Restaurant chefs, Posture, Rapid Entire Body Assessment, Ergonomics, Musculoskeletal risk.

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