NCT07442383

The Effect of Exercise and Ergonomics Training Program on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Teachers

The Effect of Exercise and Ergonomics Training Program on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Teachers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Uskudar University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Comparing the effectiveness of ergonomics and exercise training given to teachers regarding musculoskeletal disorders.

Detailed description

This study is planned as a randomized controlled experimental study. The research will be conducted with teachers working in schools affiliated with the Tatvan National Education Directorate. The study will evaluate the effect of a structured exercise program, given in conjunction with ergonomics training, on musculoskeletal disorders compared to the group that received only ergonomics training. The study population consists of teachers working in preschool, primary, secondary, and high school levels who have musculoskeletal disorders. Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale . The Oswestry Disability Index will be used to assess functional impairment due to lower back pain, and the Neck Disability Index will be used to assess functional impairment due to neck pain. The distribution and frequency of musculoskeletal symptoms according to body regions will be assessed using the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and the level of burnout will be assessed using the Maslach Burnout Inventory. All measurement tools will be applied before and after the intervention.

Conditions

• Work-related Injury

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	ergonomics training	Ergonomics training will be implemented in a total of four sessions, in weeks 1, 4, 8, and 12, and each session will last approximately 30-45 minutes. The training content will cover: posture awareness, classroom work ergonomics, computer and whiteboard use, standing work, lifting and carrying techniques, and ergonomic suggestions for daily life.
OTHER	ergonomics training + exercise	In addition to ergonomics training, participants in the experimental group will undergo a structured exercise program lasting approximately 35-45 minutes a day, 3 days a week, for 12 weeks. The exercise program will consist of stretching, strengthening, posture, and core stabilization exercises targeting the neck, shoulders, back, and lower back, and will be planned to progress in stages.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-01
• Primary completion: 2026-06-15
• Completion: 2026-08-30
• First posted: 2026-03-02
• Last updated: 2026-03-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)