Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: September | Volume: 10 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 236-247
Effect of Vibration on Hand Steadiness in Delivery Boys Riding Geared Bikes
Simran K Dawoodani1, Shruti Patil2, Ajay Kumar3
1B.P.Th, 2 M.P.Th, Assistant Professor, 3Principal,
DPO’s NETT College of Physiotherapy, Kolshet Road, Opposite Everest World, Thane West.
Corresponding Author: Simran K Dawoodani
ABSTRACT
Background: Vibration affects on human body in many different ways. Majority of the population in India depends on motorcycle for their transportation. Vibration in motorcycle comes from handles, engine, inertial imbalance or any other external factors. One such effect of vibration is seen on hand steadiness which is the ability to hold ones arm and hand in specific position for relatively short period of time without any undesirable movements. 9 hole steadiness test kit is used to check hand steadiness of the subjects.
Objective: To compare hand steadiness in normal individual and delivery boys riding geared bikes using 9 hole steadiness test kit.
Method: 100 subjects were selected as per inclusion and exclusion criteria, 50 were delivery boys riding geared bikes and 50 were normal individuals. Hand steadiness assessment was done using 9 hole steadiness test kit. Scores were noted, statistically analyzed and compared.
Result: Statistical analysis showed there was significant difference in hand steadiness in delivery boys riding geared bikes as compared to normal individuals.
Conclusion: Our present study concluded that hand steadiness is more affected in delivery boys riding geared bikes as compared to normal individuals.
Key words: Vibration, Bike riders, Hand steadiness, 9 hole steadiness test kit, motorcycle.