NCT07447180

The Effectiveness of Exercise Combined With Ergonomics Training for Musculoskeletal Pain Seen in Pastry Chefs

The Effectiveness of Exercise Combined With Ergonomics Training for Musculoskeletal Pain Seen in Pastry Chefs: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Uskudar University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 25 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study examines the effectiveness of ergonomics training combined with exercise for musculoskeletal pain seen in pastry chefs.

Detailed description

The study was planned as a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups. All participants will receive ergonomics training. The exercise group will receive an exercise program in addition to ergonomics training. Ergonomics training will be given at the beginning of treatment, at the end of the 4th week, and at the end of the 8th week. All participants will be evaluated at the beginning and end of treatment using the Quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, and Maslach Burnout Scale.

Conditions

• Work-related Illness

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	ergonomics training	The ergonomics training will cover working in the correct posture, making ergonomic adjustments, explaining inappropriate positions that can cause musculoskeletal disorders, and providing a general information program.
OTHER	ergonomics training + exercise	The ergonomics training will cover working in the correct posture, making ergonomic adjustments, explaining inappropriate positions that can cause musculoskeletal disorders, and providing a general information program. Additionally, a program consisting of posture exercises, stretching exercises, strengthening exercises, and breathing exercises will be implemented.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-06
• Primary completion: 2026-06-25
• Completion: 2026-09-30
• First posted: 2026-03-03
• Last updated: 2026-03-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)