Musculoskeletal Disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases Musculoskeletal Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention amended as of 22/08/2007:
Participants are randomised to receive one of the following:
1. Dynamic resistance training: 20 minutes per session, three times a week, for 10 weeks supervised
Sponsors
The National Research Centre for the Working Environment (Denmark)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Generally healthy female workers 2. Aged 30 - 60 years 3. With and without trapezius myalgia
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Trauma 2. Generalised muscle pain 3. Life threatening diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome measures amended as of 22/08/2007: The following will be assessed at baseline before the intervention and again immediately after the 10-week intervention training: 1. Perceived pain 2. Clinical findings 3. Muscle strength and function Primary outcome measures provided at time of registration: 1. Perceived pain 2. Clinical findings 3. Muscle strength and function | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures amended as of 22/08/2007: The following will be assessed at baseline before the intervention and again immediately after the 10-week intervention training: 1. Muscle biochemistry and histochemistry 2. Microdialysis 3. Ultrasound 4. Electromyography (EMG) 5. Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) 6. Exercise test performance Secondary outcome measures provided at time of registration: 1. Muscle biochemistry and histochemistry 2. Microdialysis 3. Ultrasound 4. Electromyography (EMG) 5. Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) 6. Exercise test performance | — |
Countries
Denmark
Outcome results
None listed