The effect of correcting posture on the compressive load of the lumbar.

Investigating the effect of correcting the working posture of carpet weaving women to reduce the pressure load of the lumbar region and skeletal-muscular disorders

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230715058783N1

Enrollment

186

Registered

2023-12-08

Start date

2023-11-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-01-22

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Conditions

Condition 1: Musculoskeletal discomfort and pressure load in the lumbar region. Condition 2: Low back pain. Personal history of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Low back pain

Interventions

Intervention 1: In this study, educational intervention will be done. In this way, to correct the posture of carpet weavers, educational workshops will be given to the intervention group of carpet wea

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female gender Carpet weavers who have at least one year of experience

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having musculoskeletal disorders before work Having a musculoskeletal complication caused by an accident Suffering from chronic musculoskeletal diseases (muscle wear, disc herniation and scoliosis) Suffering from underlying neuropathy diseases (diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, gout and arthritis) Having mental illnesses (depression) Being on menses (due to bias in self-report of discomfort)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The amount of compressive load of the lumbar area in the 3D Static Strength Prediction Program. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 2, 4 and 6 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: 3D Static Strength Prediction Program.;Comparison of posture scores in two intervention and control groups. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 2, 4 and 6 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Rapid Entire Body Assessment.	—

Measure

Time frame

The amount of compressive load of the lumbar area in the 3D Static Strength Prediction Program. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 2, 4 and 6 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: 3D Static Strength Prediction Program.;Comparison of posture scores in two intervention and control groups. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 2, 4 and 6 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Rapid Entire Body Assessment.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The amount of musculoskeletal discomfort in different areas of the body. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 2, 4 and 6 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Local Situational Discomfort.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMostafa Mohammadian

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

m_mohammadian@kmu.ac.ir+98 34 3132 5092

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026