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Context: The prolonged standing position is an important factor in the onset of foot musculoskeletal disorders among salesperson. The subtalar joint is in neutral when it is neither pronated nor supinated. The incorrect foot position causing excessive and prolonged pronation or supination during standing phase with biomechanical abnormalities would be believed to increase the risk of overuse injuries. A goniometer-based measurement method was created, but the results were unreliable. As a result, this method of measuring calcaneal angle is more efficient and dependable Aim: The main aim of this study is to evaluate hindfoot alignment especially calcaneal angle deviation from center in weight-bearing position using laser beam in salesperson Methods and material: An cross sectional study was conducted among 100 salesperson of age group 20-30 year. Their hindfoot alignment of both the foot using Lazer beam were measured. Any calcaneal deviations like inversion or eversion or central alignment were noted. Results: Among the 100 participants collected, there was prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries and pain in 86% of participants. The most common prevalence of pain was in low back (62%), knees (30%), shoulders (27%) and wrist (18%). 2 Conclusion: It is evident that delivery boys are exposed to a lot of musculoskeletal discomforts and have complaints of pain in low back, shoulders, knees, and wrist. The factors such as carrying weight, long working hours, and static faulty posture are the risk factors for these groups of people.