Physical therapy in occupational health and ergonomics: practical applications and innovative research approaches

Padula, Rosimeire Simprini; Oliveira, Ana Beatriz; Carregaro, Rodrigo Luiz; Sato, Tatiana de Oliveira

doi:10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0193

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“…It is even more difficult to assess the effectiveness of these programs through scientific studies. Faced with the challenges of conducting a controlled clinical trial in occupational health in an industrial environment, we are very satisfied with the results obtained with this intervention [18,34].…”

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Effectiveness of a progressive resistance exercise program for industrial workers during breaks on perceived fatigue control: a cluster randomized controlled trial

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Background: There is strong evidence that physical exercise in the workplace is effective for reducing workers' musculoskeletal complaints. Studies with industrial workers and studies on progressive resistance exercises during breaks are scarce. Our aim was to evaluate the effects of a resistance exercise program on perceived fatigue control among industrial workers. Methods: 204 employees from the dairy industry were allocated to two groups, the intervention group (IG) (n = 98) and the control group (CG) (n = 106). The primary outcome measures were perceived fatigue control and maximum muscle strength, measured through the Need for Recovery Scale and one-repetition maximum contraction (1-RM), respectively. Secondary outcome measures were musculoskeletal complaints, physical activity level, perceived risk factors, physical fitness (BMI, vital signs, and body fat percentage), and workers´productivity. All outcomes were assessed at baseline and then again after 4 months. The IG performed resistance exercises using progressively greater loads while the CG performed general exercise using elastic bands. The exercise protocols were performed three times per week for 20 min. An intention-to-treat analysis was performed using the mixed linear model. Results were considered significant when p < 0.05. Results: The IG did not show to be superior to the CG, although both groups improved perceived fatigue control and muscle strength after the resistance physical exercise program in the worplace. There was also no significant difference between the groups for musculoskeletal complaints and other secondary variables analyzed. However, both groups showed significant improvements between baseline and after 4 months of intervention for all evaluated outcomes (p < 0.05).

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Effectiveness of a progressive resistance exercise program for industrial workers during breaks on perceived fatigue control: a cluster randomized controlled trial

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“…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are often associated with ergonomic risk factors, 1 and there is an association between the socioeconomic positions of workers and musculoskeletal pain at various anatomical sites of pain. 2 Evidence suggests ergonomic risk features including contact stress, awkward posture (positions of the body that deviate significantly from the neutral position while performing work activities), and repetition are the main cause of many ergonomic associated MSDs.…”

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Effects of stretching exercise training and ergonomic modifications on musculoskeletal discomforts of office workers: a randomized controlled trial

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Danaee

et al. 2018

Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

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“…Telehealth programs have been studied in the monitoring of chronic diseases [ 22 ]. However, studies conducted at the workplace are scarce [ 23 ] usually limited to messaging designed for the self-management of health care [ 24 ] or the use of computer software that encourages workers to perform exercises and include schedule breaks [ 25 ].…”

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Does tutors’ support contribute to a telehealth program that aims to promote the quality of life of office workers? A cluster randomized controlled trial

Maciel

Chiavegato

Camelier

et al. 2021

Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications

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The quality of life in the workplace can be achieved by creating a place more humanized and strategies that provide wellness to workers. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of telehealth education program to promote quality of life of office workers. This is a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT). The participants were office workers computer users (n = 326). All received 9 audiovisual content (grouped into topics: musculoskeletal health, healthy diet, and mental health) that addresses the real needs identified by them in the focus groups. The intervention group (n = 178) was instructed to seek the tutor support about topics addressed by the audiovisual content. The primary outcome measure was quality of life by WHOQOL-BREF. The secondary outcome measure was level of physical activity of the participants. Data analysis was performed by General Linear Mixed Model. After six months of telehealth education program a general improvement in health and environmental domain, was observed in the intervention group. During that period, a within-group analysis showed that there was a significant improvement in the intervention group, with respect to quality of life in general health (p < 0.05) and in the environmental domain (p < 0.01). In the baseline to the eighth month, there were statistically significant changes within-group for the general health ( p < 0.05) and for the physical domain ( p < 0.01) in both groups ( p < 0.01). Telehealth education program promoted an improvement in the participants' quality of life. There was no benefit in favor of the telehealth education program, with tutor support in relation to the conventional program. Trial registration The trial was prospectively registered at ClinicalTrial.gov (NCT02980237). The date of registration was August 23, 2016.

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Physical therapy in occupational health and ergonomics: practical applications and innovative research approaches

Cited by 11 publications

References 4 publications

Effectiveness of a progressive resistance exercise program for industrial workers during breaks on perceived fatigue control: a cluster randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of a progressive resistance exercise program for industrial workers during breaks on perceived fatigue control: a cluster randomized controlled trial

Effects of stretching exercise training and ergonomic modifications on musculoskeletal discomforts of office workers: a randomized controlled trial

Does tutors’ support contribute to a telehealth program that aims to promote the quality of life of office workers? A cluster randomized controlled trial

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