iarmsIARMSIARMS2709-3255https://doi.org/10.47310/iarms.2021.v02i02.005A Cross Sectional Study to Evaluate the Knowledge about Preventive Factors and Practices during Wrist Pain among Ortho OPD PatientsJhaltaHariMohanSharmaBackground: Wrist pain that is reoccurring is often due to certain conditions, such repetitive stress injuries and inflammation of the joints. This study was undertaken with the objective to assess the knowledge about preventive factors and practices during wrist pain among Ortho OPD patients in civil hospital Rohru. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted between Aug- December 2020 among Ortho OPD patients in civil hospital Rohru selected by convenience sampling technique. Information regarding their socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge regarding prevention and practices during wrist pain were obtained using a self-administered, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests. Results: In the present study 35% (140) of the patients fall were below 40 years of age while 65% (260) were above 40 years. 54% (216) of patients were male and 46% (184) were female. Among the total patients’ maximum 337 (84.25%) replied that taking frequent breaks or rest the hands while typing or doing similar activities helps in prevention of wrist injury or pain followed by avoiding lifting a heavy weight with hands 336 (84%), take frequent breaks from repetitive tasks 335 (83.75%) and interchanging hands during activities, such as when sweeping, or gardening 332 (83%). Among the total patient’s maximum 341 (85.25%) replied that they applied of pain relief gels upon wrist during pain followed by avoid lifting heavy weight with hands 340 (85%), resting the wrist 335 (83.75%), practice stretching and strengthening exercises of wrist 301 (75.25%) and pain relief medications 301 (75.25%). Conclusion: Resting, immobilizing, applying ice, compressing with elastic bandage, elevating the wrist, taking anti-inflammatory painkillers and at the same time avoiding repetitive movement and avoiding lifting heavy weight with wrist, helps in reducing pain and swelling of wrist.