• Prachita Walankar and Ninisha Patil.
• Dep. of Musculoskeletal Sciences, MGM College of Physiotherapy, Sector-30, Vashi, Navi Mumbai 400705, Maharashtra, India. Tel +9967102303. prachita30@gmail.com.
• Med Probl Perform Art. 2021 Jun 1; 36 (2): 72-77.

ObjectiveTo explore the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in dhol players in India.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 96 dhol players. A self-administered questionnaire comprising of demographic profile, dhol player characteristics, presence of musculoskeletal pain, and specific area of pain according to the body region was used to collect information from the dhol players.ResultsThe mean age and duration of playing dhol experience were 22.26±3.05 and 6.08±1.27 years, respectively. Among 96 dhol players, 93 (96.9%) and 55 (57.3%) reported presence of musculoskeletal pain with respect to the 12-month prevalence and 7-day prevalence, respectively. In 12-month prevalence, the most common site of pain was the low back (67.7%), followed by shoulder (54.2%) and wrist and hand (24%). In 7-day prevalence, the most common site of pain was the low back (41.7%), followed by shoulder (24%) and upper back (15.6%). Logistic regression analysis revealed that age (p=0.002) and duration of playing dhol (p<0.001) were associated with 7-day prevalence of musculoskeletal pain.ConclusionThe findings of this study indicated high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain in dhol players. Low back, shoulder, wrist/hand, and upper back were common sites of pain. Identification of these factors in dhol players may assist in further research on targeted prevention, scientific recommendations, and rehabilitation.

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