Work-related neck/shoulder disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases Neck/shoulder disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are randomised to receive one of the following:
1. Specific resistance training for the neck/shoulder region
2. All-round physical exercises
3. Information on health promotion as a contro
Sponsors
The National Research Centre for the Working Environment (Denmark)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Workers at 12 units located in the eastern part of Denmark of a national Danish public administration authority.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Trauma 2. Generalised muscle pain 3. Life threatening diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Self-reported neck/shoulder complaints 2. Absenteeism: self-reported as well as personal files from the company These measures were collected at baseline, after four to five months and again after 12 months of intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Muscle strength 2. Fitness (aerobic capacity) 3. Body Mass Index (BMI) 4. Salivary cortisol as stress marker These measures were taken examiner-blinded at baseline, after four to five months and again after 12 months of intervention. | — |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed