Publications by authors named "Akoijam Ravi"
Indian J Med Res
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Overuse injuries in children and adolescents are a significant public health concern, with a study aiming to determine their prevalence and contributing factors in various areas of Manipur.
- The research involved 3,600 schoolchildren aged 7-15, revealing an overall injury prevalence of 14.39%, particularly high in Imphal West and among males, with common injuries affecting the lower extremities.
- The findings stress the need for urgent public health interventions and health education to address the increasing rates of injuries like back pain and neck/arm pain among students.
