NCT04198675

Effects of Preventive Physiotherapy Practices on Posture and Work-Related Functions in Office Workers

Effects of Preventive Physiotherapy Practices on Forward Head Posture and Upper Extremity Work-Related Functions in Office Workers

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Marmara University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 22 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

In this study; aimed to determine an individual-centered, effective physiotherapy method to reduce the negative impacts of the forward head posture on work-related functions and to increase body awareness and functionality among office workers. In addition, aimed to reduce the loss of work with measures to improve the quality and efficiency of work.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of preventive physiotherapy practices on work related musculoskeletal disorders in office workers. With this purpose, in this study; aimed to achieve improvement on forward head posture, upper extremity functions and cervical pain reduction through three interventions (supervised EMG biofeedback exercise training, home-based exercise program and posture training/ergonomic regulations). Work related changes in muscle activation of Upper Trapezius and posture will be evaluated while working on a computer task in actual work environment. Differences in posture and muscle activation between computer task and resting position, will be determined before and after the intervention.

Conditions

• Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Office Workers

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Supervised EMG Biofeedback Exercise Training Group	Posture training and ergonomic arrangements in the workplace. EMG biofeedback training will be carried out with electromyography-controlled video game combined with PNF exercises. Each game sessions comprising the work-rest cycle covers performing the upper trapezius muscle contraction simultaneously the upper extremity PNF patterns.
BEHAVIORAL	Home-Based Exercise Training Group	Posture training and ergonomic arrangements in the workplace. Posture correction exercises, contains strengthening, stretching, mobility and relaxation exercises, will be given as a home exercises program. Exercise diary and weekly calls will be use to maintain the exercise adherence
BEHAVIORAL	Posture Training/Ergonomic Regulations Group	Posture training and ergonomic arrangements in the workplace.

Timeline

• Start date: 2019-08-26
• Primary completion: 2020-02-15
• Completion: 2021-09-13
• First posted: 2019-12-13
• Last updated: 2022-04-14

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)