Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) can affect the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Most work-related MSDs develop over time and are caused either by the work itself or by the employees' working environment. A cross sectional study was conducted among conveniently selected 200 farmers to assess prevalence of musculoskeletal problems. This study was conducted in Sengua, Sharishabari of Jamalpur district in Bangladesh. A structured pretested questionnaire was used to collect data. Face to face interview as well as physical examination was done by physiotherapist. Mean age was 30.83 ± (SD 6.064). Mean working years was 14.58 ± (SD 6.385). Among the 200 participants 78% had musculoskeletal disorders. Significant association was found between musculoskeletal disorders and age, working years, working day and working time (p<0.05). Low back pain was very common. More than three forth of the respondents had musculoskeletal problem.

Adequate nutrition is a prerequisite for attaining good health, quality of life, and national productivity. Ethnic women usually lead diverse life style and cultural practices. This makes them important area of study. An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at Mymensingh district to explore nutritional status and socioeconomic factors of 15-49years Garo ethnic women. Face to face interview was carried out and convenient sampling technique was used to collect data and verbal consent was taken from community leader prior to interview. Nutritional status was determined according to BMI cut off value for Asian population. Mean age of respondents was 34.27years. More than half of the respondents neither read nor write. Mean income of respondents was 73.087 USD per month. The study found 67%, 30% and 3% were underweight, normal and overweight respectively. Statistical significant association was found between nutritional status and age group, education and occupation. Effective nutrition education programme can be instituted. Keywords

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Citation: Majbah Uddin AKM, Haque MDM (2017) SGeriatric Physiotherapy in Bangladesh: Scope and Prospect. MOJ Orthop Rheumatol 7(6): 00295.

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