COMPARISON OF MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS WHO PLAY AND DO NOT PLAY GUITAR

Objective: Musculoskeletal disorders can be observed in many professions, including professional musicians. The aim of this study is to compare musculoskeletal system problems between university students who play guitar as a leisure activity and those who do not. Method: The study included 64 university students aged 18-30, comprising 32 guitar players (guitar players group) and 32 non-guitar players (non-guitar players group). Pain levels of participants were assessed using the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire (SF-MPQ), while the physical condition and functionality of their elbows and upper extremities were evaluated using the Quick Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Q-DASH) and the Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) for musculoskeletal disorders. Results: At the end of the study, differences were found between the two groups in CMDQ data for the back, right knee, and left knee (p