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  • Title: A tailored workplace exercise program for women at risk for neck and upper limb musculoskeletal disorders: a randomized controlled trial.
    Author: Rasotto C, Bergamin M, Sieverdes JC, Gobbo S, Alberton CL, Neunhaeuserer D, Maso S, Zaccaria M, Ermolao A.
    Journal: J Occup Environ Med; 2015 Feb; 57(2):178-83. PubMed ID: 25654519.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate a tailored physical activity protocol performed in a work environment with a group of female workers employed in manual precision tasks to reduce upper limb pain. METHODS: Sixty female subjects were randomly assigned to an intervention group or a control group. The IG was administered of a 6-month, twice-a-week, tailored exercise program, whereas the CG received no intervention. RESULTS: The IG showed a reduction on shoulder pain accompanied by increases on the range of motion measures. In addition, reductions in upper limb pain and neck disability were detected with concomitant increases in grip strength. CONCLUSIONS: This study indicated positive effects of a tailored workplace exercise protocol in female workers exposed to moderate risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders, showing clinically meaningful reductions of pain symptoms and disability on upper limb and neck regions.
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