Aim: To assess the pain threshold and two-point discrimination in percussionists. BACKGROUND: Percussionist’s are exposed to continuous precise repetitive fine finger movements which results in musculoskeletal trauma such as altered sense of touch and pain. Pressure algometer and handheld aesthesiometer has been used to assess pain threshold and two[1]point discrimination.
Methodology: It was an observational study. Total 30 percussionist and 30 normal subjects between age group of 21 to 35 were selected. Pressure algometer and handheld aesthesiometer has been used to assess pain threshold and two-point discrimination.
Results:
1. Data was not normally distributed in Two Point Discrimination values in both group.
2. Data was normally distributed for Pain Threshold values in both group
3. Comparison of pain Threshold in Experimental group and Controlled Group was found to be significant.
4. Comparison of Two Point Discrimination in Experimental group and Controlled Group was found to be not significant.
5. Calculated level of significance in two point discrimination between Experimental group and Controlled Group at Thumb (0.312), Index (0.604) and Middle (0.098) Fingers respectively.
6. Calculated level of significance in Pain threshold between Experimental groupand Controlled Group at Thumb (0.0051), Index (0.0371) and Middle (0.0416) Fingers respectively.
Conclusions: At the end of the study, we concluded that two-point discrimination is unaffected and pain threshold is affected in percussionists.expiratory capacity gets reduced in post menopause women.
