Musculoskeletal disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
The research is observational and cross-sectional. Each person will be examined only once. There will be no remeasurements or follow up.
There will be no randomization. The representa
Sponsors
Opole University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Representatives of selected professions: musicians, office workers, fitness instructors, physiotherapists, nurses, midwifes, dentists, hairdressers, academic teachers, IT (computer) specialists. 2. Minimum 5 years of work experience
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Infections 2. Acute injuries 3. Balance system and motor control disorders 4. Cancer 5. Pregnancy 6. Chronic wounds
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pain assessed using a visual analogue scale 2. Duration of pain assessed using a self-reported questionnaire 3. Pain severity assessed using a self-reported questionnaire 4. Pain frequency assessed using a self-reported questionnaire 5. Pain location assessed using a self-reported questionnaire 6. Quality of life assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF scale 7. Disability related to low back pain assessed using the Oswestry Disability Index 8. Effect of low back pain on daily functioning assessed using the Roland–Morris Disability Questionnaire | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Torso rotation angle measured using a Bunnell scoliometer 2. Distribution of the body's centre of gravity assessed using a posturography platform 3. Difference between the load of lower limbs assessed using the two weight test 4. Gait parameters using a gait track for gait analysis 5. Physical activity assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) questionnaire | — |
Countries
Poland
Contacts
Public ContactAntonina Kaczorowska
Outcome results
None listed