Exploring Calf and Hamstring Tightness among Chefs (Culinary Professionals)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31580/pjmls.v7i2.1867Keywords:
Calf tightness, Hamstring tightness, Musculoskeletal problems, PrevalenceAbstract
Background: In recent years, musculoskeletal issues have become a significant concern affecting numerous individuals worldwide. Particularly, chefs working in hotel or restaurant settings are highly vulnerable to physical strain, increasing their susceptibility to various musculoskeletal discomforts and ailments. Reduced muscle flexibility can lead to restricted joint movement, resulting in muscular tightness. Among chefs, hamstring injuries are particularly common, often arising from overstrained hamstring muscles.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the occurrence of calf and hamstring tightness among chefs in Gujranwala.
Methodology: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted; involving a sample of 297 male participants aged between 25 and 40 years who consented to participate and met the specified inclusion criteria. The study was conducted within hotel and restaurant environments. Upon obtaining consent, participants underwent examination using specialized tests. Data entry and analysis were performed using Version 24 of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software.
Results: Analysis revealed that among the 300 participants, calf tightness was detected in 139 individuals (46.3%), while hamstring tightness was observed in 250 participants (83.3%).
Conclusion(s): The prevalence of calf and hamstring tightness among chefs is notably high, with hamstring tightness being more prevalent than calf tightness.
References
Anderson J. Prolonged standing in the workplace–a mixed methods approach to exploring, developing and evaluating footwear solutions: University of Salford (United Kingdom); 2021.
Patel K, Doshi H, Shah S. “To compare the effectiveness of mfr versus stretching of posterior muscles of lower limb along with ultrasound therapy in case of plantar fasciitis.”-the comparative study. 2019.
Ansari S, Ataei S, Varmazyar S, Heydari P. The effect of mental workload and work posture on musculoskeletal disorders of Qazvin hospitals, in 2016. Journal of Occupational Health and Epidemiology. 2016;5(4):202-10.
Kanishka GK, Sandamali H, Weerasinghe I, Binduhewa L, Dilshara C, De Silva C, et al. Prevalence of hamstring tightness and associated factors among sewing machine operators. 2019.
Iqbal MU, Ahmad N, Khan ZSU, Awan M, Zafar I, Safdar G, et al. Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among chefs working in restaurants of twins cities of Pakistan. Work. 2023(Preprint):1-7.
Kim YJ, Park J-H, Kim J-h, Moon GA, Jeon H-S. Effect of high-frequency diathermy on hamstring tightness. Physical Therapy Korea. 2021;28(1):65-71.
Soe KT, Laosee O, Limsatchapanich S, Rattanapan C. Prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders among Myanmar migrant workers in Thai seafood industries. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. 2015;21(4):539-46.
Oladele K. Ergonomic Assessment of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Limited Service Restaurants: Texas A&M University-Kingsville; 2020.
Anandhraj J, Kumaresan A. Effect of neurodynamic sliding technique on hemiplegic stroke subjects with hamstring tightness. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. 2020;11(1):251-4.
Lee J, Chang J. The effect of calf stiffness on gait, foot pressure and balance in adults. The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy. 2019;31(6):346-50.
Naqvi R, Arshad N, Imran M, Aftab AA, Batool S. Prevalence of hamstring tightness among university students in Lahore, Pakistan. Rawal Medical Journal. 2019;44(4):853-.
SAREEN A, PRAKASH J. Prevalence of Hamstring Tightness in Young Orthopaedic Surgeons. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research. 2021;15(6).
Chaphekar A, Somarajan S, Naik M, Kothiya D, Nakrani J, Trivedi S, et al. Prevalence of Hamstrings Tightness Using Active Knee Extension Test among Diamond Assorters. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. 2021;12(2):7-11.
Fatima G, Qamar MM, Hassan JU, Basharat A. Extended sitting can cause hamstring tightness. Saudi Journal of Sports Medicine. 2017;17(2):110.
Mane A, Yadav T. Prevalence of Iliotibial Band Tightness in Prolonged Sitting Subjects. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. 2020;11(5):44-8.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2024 Pak-Euro Journal of Medical and Life Sciences
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
