Exercise, Rest Breaks and Ergonomics Modification on Fatigue and MSK Discomfort in Static Workstation
NCT ID: NCT04857853
Last Updated: 2021-07-20
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
42 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-10-14
2021-07-10
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The current study examines the effects of exercise, ergonomic modifications, and rest breaks on fatigue and musculoskeletal discomfort during computer tasks. For the purpose of this project, musculoskeletal discomfort is defined as a constellation of signs and symptoms that include muscle tension, paresthesia, pain, and/or physical strain in soft tissues and bones.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Exercise Without Rest Breaks
Exercise Without Rest Breaks
Exercise Without Rest Break
Participants in the exercise group will receive 'Exercise Breaks', of 10 minutes, twice a day during the work hours, in addition to the two 'Conventional Rest Breaks' of 15 minutes, twice a day during the work hours.
Exercises include shoulder shrugs, neck tilts, wrist and forearm stretch, back and hip stretch, upper body stretch, hamstring stretch, upper back stretch, hand/finger stretch. Side stretch and neck stretch.
Follow up 3 times a week for 5 weeks.
Exercise With Rest Break
Exercise With Rest Break
Exercise With Rest Break
Participants in the exercise with rest break group will receive 'Exercise Breaks', of 10 minutes, twice a day during the work hours, in addition to the two 'Conventional Rest Breaks' of 15 minutes, twice a day during the work hours.
Participants will also receive 'Supplemental Micro Breaks', of 30 seconds after every 15 minutes of working on a static computer workstation Follow up 3 times a week for 5 weeks.
Rest Break
Rest Break
Rest Break
Participants in the rest breaks group will receive 'Supplemental Micro Breaks', of 30 seconds after every 15 minutes of working on a static computer workstation in addition to the two 'Conventional Rest Breaks' of 15 minutes twice a day during the work hours.
Follow up 3 times a week for 5 weeks. During the rest breaks, participants will not perform any exercises.
Interventions
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Exercise Without Rest Break
Participants in the exercise group will receive 'Exercise Breaks', of 10 minutes, twice a day during the work hours, in addition to the two 'Conventional Rest Breaks' of 15 minutes, twice a day during the work hours.
Exercises include shoulder shrugs, neck tilts, wrist and forearm stretch, back and hip stretch, upper body stretch, hamstring stretch, upper back stretch, hand/finger stretch. Side stretch and neck stretch.
Follow up 3 times a week for 5 weeks.
Exercise With Rest Break
Participants in the exercise with rest break group will receive 'Exercise Breaks', of 10 minutes, twice a day during the work hours, in addition to the two 'Conventional Rest Breaks' of 15 minutes, twice a day during the work hours.
Participants will also receive 'Supplemental Micro Breaks', of 30 seconds after every 15 minutes of working on a static computer workstation Follow up 3 times a week for 5 weeks.
Rest Break
Participants in the rest breaks group will receive 'Supplemental Micro Breaks', of 30 seconds after every 15 minutes of working on a static computer workstation in addition to the two 'Conventional Rest Breaks' of 15 minutes twice a day during the work hours.
Follow up 3 times a week for 5 weeks. During the rest breaks, participants will not perform any exercises.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Age: 25-45 years
* Those static workstation office workers using a computer for at least 6 hours per day.
* Static workstation office workers screened by ROSA.
Exclusion Criteria
* Recent history of trauma and receiving any kind of treatment for the current condition
* Severe orthopedic disease
* Any mental and physiological illness that could interfere in the exercise
25 Years
45 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Riphah International University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Nazish Rafique, MSPT
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Riphah International University
Locations
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Foundation University
Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan
Countries
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References
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Tarwaka P, Bakri LS. Ergonomi Industri Dasar-dasar pengetahuan ergonomi dan aplikasi di tempat kerja. Surakarta: Harapan Press; 2010.
Daneshmandi H, Choobineh AR, Ghaem H, Alhamd M, Fakherpour A. The effect of musculoskeletal problems on fatigue and productivity of office personnel: a cross-sectional study. J Prev Med Hyg. 2017 Sep;58(3):E252-E258.
Rahimi R. Effect of different rest intervals on the exercise volume completed during squat bouts. J Sports Sci Med. 2005 Dec 1;4(4):361-6. eCollection 2005 Dec.
Barredo RDV, Mahon K. The effects of exercise and rest breaks on musculoskeletal discomfort during computer tasks: An evidence-based perspective. Journal of Physical Therapy Science. 2007;19(2):151-63.
Willardson JM, Burkett LN. A comparison of 3 different rest intervals on the exercise volume completed during a workout. J Strength Cond Res. 2005 Feb;19(1):23-6. doi: 10.1519/R-13853.1.
Menzel NN, Brooks SM, Bernard TE, Nelson A. The physical workload of nursing personnel: association with musculoskeletal discomfort. Int J Nurs Stud. 2004 Nov;41(8):859-67. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2004.03.012.
Hamberg-van Reenen HH, van der Beek AJ, Blatter BM, van der Grinten MP, van Mechelen W, Bongers PM. Does musculoskeletal discomfort at work predict future musculoskeletal pain? Ergonomics. 2008 May;51(5):637-48. doi: 10.1080/00140130701743433.
Hou JY, Shiao JS. Risk factors for musculoskeletal discomfort in nurses. J Nurs Res. 2006 Sep;14(3):228-36. doi: 10.1097/01.jnr.0000387581.04716.56.
Other Identifiers
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REC/00858 Anam Rehman
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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