PREVALENCE OF KNEE PAIN AMONG SEWING MACHINE OPERATORS IN AHMEDABAD CITY: AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY.

Background: Sewing machine operators areat highriskformusculoskeletal disorders due to prolonged static postures and repetitive movements. This study aimed to determine theprevalence ofwork-related kneepainamongsewingmachineoperators in Ahmedabad,India. Methodology: This observational study included 100 sewing machine operators aged 25-45 yearsworking in factories andboutiquesin Ahmedabad. Participants completed the CAP- Knee questionnaire to assess knee painandassociated factors. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Results: Theprevalence of knee pain among participants was 37%. Factors associated with kneepain included awkward knee postures, continuous leg movements, and long working hours. Female workers and those with more years of experience reported higher rates of kneepain. Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of knee pain among sewing machine operators in Ahmedabad. Ergonomic interventions and education on proper postures are needed to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders in this population.