Effect of Exercise Given to Factory Workers With Ergonomics Training on Pain and Functionality

NCT ID: NCT06004284

Last Updated: 2023-10-19

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

54 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-09-01

Study Completion Date

2023-10-18

Brief Summary

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of ergonomics training with exercises applied on factory workers with low back pain on pain, functionality, sleep and fatigue.

Detailed Description

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The study was planned as a randomized controlled trial. Workers between the ages of 18 and 60 working in a plastic casting factory in Gebze/Kocaeli with back and low back pain will be included in the study. Participants will be divided into two groups using a simple randomization method. Ergonomics training will be given to the first group together with core stabilization exercises; The second group will be given only ergonomics training. The exercises they will do will be explained to the participants individually and will be supported by an exercise brochure. Participants will be asked to do the given exercises 3 days a week and continue for 8 weeks. Follow-up of the given exercises will be done with the exercise follow-up chart. Persons with psychological or physical disabilities who can exercise regularly will not be included in the study. In order to collect data on the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants, a personal information form will be prepared by the researcher and the participants will be asked to fill in this form. In order to collect data from the participants; "McGill Pain Questionnaire (Short)" and "Visual Analog Scale" to collect information on pain; "Fatigue Severity Scale" will be used to determine fatigue levels, "Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Questionnaire" will be used to determine sleep quality, and "Oswestry Low Back Pain Scale" will be used to evaluate functionality. The questionnaires will be repeated before and after the study. The data before and after the intervention will be analyzed statistically.

Conditions

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Work-related Illness Work Accident Occupational Diseases

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Participants will be given exercise practices along with ergonomics training.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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control group

Only ergonomics training will be given to the control group.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

control

Intervention Type OTHER

Ergonomics training will be given to each of the control group participants individually. The content of this training will include "what is ergonomics, the purpose of ergonomics, musculoskeletal diseases in employees, work-related musculoskeletal risk fa

exercise group

Participants will be given training including stretching and core exercises along with ergonomics training.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

exercise group

Intervention Type OTHER

The exercise training program will be applied for 8 weeks, 3 days a week and for an average of 20-30 minutes. After the maneuver is taught, stretching exercises lasting 5 minutes for warm-up purposes and posture and core exercises lasting 25 minutes will be taught. Among the stretching exercises, quadratus lumborum stretching, hamstring stretching, erector spina stretching, hip extensor stretching exercises will be applied. Posterior pelvic tilt exercise will be performed as a control and smoothing exercise for the vertebrae of the lumbar and pelvic region. Among the core stabilization exercises, bridging, plank, plank in side lying, abdominal strengthening, cross arm leg lifting exercises in crawling position will be performed. Each exercise position will be required to be maintained for 8 seconds and to do 10-15 repetitions.

Interventions

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control

Ergonomics training will be given to each of the control group participants individually. The content of this training will include "what is ergonomics, the purpose of ergonomics, musculoskeletal diseases in employees, work-related musculoskeletal risk fa

Intervention Type OTHER

exercise group

The exercise training program will be applied for 8 weeks, 3 days a week and for an average of 20-30 minutes. After the maneuver is taught, stretching exercises lasting 5 minutes for warm-up purposes and posture and core exercises lasting 25 minutes will be taught. Among the stretching exercises, quadratus lumborum stretching, hamstring stretching, erector spina stretching, hip extensor stretching exercises will be applied. Posterior pelvic tilt exercise will be performed as a control and smoothing exercise for the vertebrae of the lumbar and pelvic region. Among the core stabilization exercises, bridging, plank, plank in side lying, abdominal strengthening, cross arm leg lifting exercises in crawling position will be performed. Each exercise position will be required to be maintained for 8 seconds and to do 10-15 repetitions.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* be between the ages of 18-65,
* Having low back pain in the last 3 months
* Visual Pain Scale (VAS) \>4
* No surgical intervention in the last 6 months,

Exclusion Criteria

* Not being cooperative desk work
* Presence of psychological problems,
* Using sleeping pills
* Presence of neurological and orthopedic disease.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Uskudar University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer Şevgin

assistant professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Elif PEHLEVAN

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Uskudar University

Locations

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Üsküdar Unıversıty

Gebze, Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22087739 (View on PubMed)

Bell JA, Burnett A. Exercise for the primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of low back pain in the workplace: a systematic review. J Occup Rehabil. 2009 Mar;19(1):8-24. doi: 10.1007/s10926-009-9164-5. Epub 2009 Feb 14.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 19219537 (View on PubMed)

Biman S, Maharana S, Metri KG, Nagaratna R. Effects of yoga on stress, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and the quality of life among employees of diamond industry: A new approach in employee wellness. Work. 2021;70(2):521-529. doi: 10.3233/WOR-213589.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 34633352 (View on PubMed)

Coulombe BJ, Games KE, Neil ER, Eberman LE. Core Stability Exercise Versus General Exercise for Chronic Low Back Pain. J Athl Train. 2017 Jan;52(1):71-72. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-51.11.16. Epub 2016 Nov 16.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27849389 (View on PubMed)

Abdollahi T, Pedram Razi S, Pahlevan D, Yekaninejad MS, Amaniyan S, Leibold Sieloff C, Vaismoradi M. Effect of an Ergonomics Educational Program on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Nursing Staff Working in the Operating Room: A Quasi-Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Oct 8;17(19):7333. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17197333.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33049927 (View on PubMed)

Jaromi M, Nemeth A, Kranicz J, Laczko T, Betlehem J. Treatment and ergonomics training of work-related lower back pain and body posture problems for nurses. J Clin Nurs. 2012 Jun;21(11-12):1776-84. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04089.x.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 22594388 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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Uskudar69

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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