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Stroke results in upper motor neuron dysfunction that produces hemiplegia or paralysis of one side of the body, most of the stroke survivors experience weakness and loss of function in the affected arm and hand. This limits their ability to perform daily activities independently. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a well-established neurorehabilitation approach designed to overcome learned non-use by restraining the unaffected limb and encouraging intensive use of the affected one. The Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) is a reliable and validated tool used to assess motor function recovery after stroke. It measures various components such as movement, coordination, and reflex activity in the affected upper limb. Evaluating the effect of CIMT on upper extremity recovery using FMA-UE helps determine its effectiveness in improving wrist and hand function, which are essential for performing fine motor tasks.

The word agriculture fundamentally refers to the practice of cultivating land, growing crops, and raising livestock (animals) to produce food, fiber, and other products for human use. Agriculture contributes about 15–18% to India’s GDP. Rural population 40–45% follow agriculture. It supports rural income, also supplies raw materials for industries. In the selected kallakurichi district, of Tamilnadu, most of the people are farmers. Paddy, cotton, maize cultivation is the main occupation for farmers. This study analyses Occupational Therapy related ergonomics in agriculture essentially to protect farmers health, for reducing physical strain, and increase productivity. Working posture of farmers were analysed by Ovako work posture analysis system, splitting them into tasks involving agricultural farming, Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (MNMQ) is a standardized and validated screening instrument widely used to assess the presence, severity, and functional impact of musculoskeletal symptoms. Hence, both these scales, were used for occupational health research and ergonomic evaluations in farmers.