CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Preventive Physiotherapy Practices on Posture and Work-Related Functions in Office Workers

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2019-08-26

Plain-language summary

In this study; aimed to determine an individual-centered, effective physiotherapy method to reduce the negative impacts of the forward head posture on work-related functions and to increase body awareness and functionality among office workers. In addition, aimed to reduce the loss of work with measures to improve the quality and efficiency of work.

Who can participate

Age range22 Years – 40 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age below 40, Full-time and regular employees in the last 1 year, * Office workers using computers at desk for at least 3 hours per day * According to RULA, working in a posture that above acceptable level, * No trauma history * Non-specific neck pain but no chronic conditions of cervical spine and upper extremity Exclusion Criteria: * During the study; need of receiving a treatment/ interventions for the upper body due to trauma or any other conditions is concluded with withdraw from the study

What they're measuring

Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (MVIC)

Timeframe: 10 minutes

Muscle Activation of Upper Trapezius

Timeframe: 30 minutes

Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) / Forward Head Posture

Timeframe: 10 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04198675

SponsorMarmara University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-02-15

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