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Introduction:- Lateral Epicondylitis is a overuse injury caused by the eccentric and concentric overload at the origin of common extensor tendon leading to the tendinosis and inflammation of the ECRB, so due to the repetitive occupational activities involving wrist extension and supination are taught to be causative. The need of study is repetitive movements causes hypertrophy of muscles and often results in loss of the flexibility of muscles which is affecting the quality of work of the ironing workers. Aim: To Find the Prevalence of Lateral Epicondylitis in Electrical Ironing Press Workers by Cozen Test. Method:- An Observational study was carried out on 98 ironing workers who uses Electrical iron box ,with age group of 30-50years having 6-10 years of experience and 8-10 hours of working daily. The study conducted in and around PCMC area Pune using purposive sampling method as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The subjects were informed about the study, so to find the prevalence of lateral epicondylitis the Cozen Test was performed and to rate the pain intensity the NPRS was used. Data were collected, analyzed and results were obtained. Results :- According to the Test performed as mentioned above 65.31% population tested positive for the Cozen Test and 34.69% were tested negative. Conclusion:- The Prevalence of Lateral Epicondylitis is 65.31% in Electrical Ironing Press Workers by using Cozen Test.