Question: What are the disadvantages of excessive physical activities in students of PIMS-DU during COVID-19 Pandemic? Design: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. Participants: Students who are physically active throughout the period of Covid-19 pandemic. Intervention: Non-Interventional Study. Outcome measures: OSTRC Injury Questionnaire (Pre- validated Questionnaire). Results: There were very few subjects who faced difficulties due to knee pain or any other physical discomfort during physical activities in pandemic period 22.2%. Among the selected subjects 33.4% had pain and difficulties in Low Back due to physical activity in Covid-19 pandemic period. Among the selected subjects 18.5% had pain and difficulties in Shoulder due to physical activity in Covid-19 pandemic period. Conclusion: The present study shows that, there are no specific adverse effects observed on musculoskeletal system due to excessive physical activity. Most of the subjects (33.4%) reported for having low back pain due to physical activity during COVID 19 pandemic. Trial registration: PIMS/DR.APJAKCOPT/IEC/2020/22.
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