MSDs, Muscle Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
This research is being done to explore the potential benefit of a physical therapist-guided stretching program on musculoskeletal pain and well-being.
Interventions
Head/neck stretches * Head tilt side to side * Cross-chest stretch Torso stretches * Side stretch * Mid-back stretch Lower limb * Standing quadriceps stretch * Standing hamstring stretch
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* HMC/COM staff (faculty, residents, fellows, APPs, physical/occupational therapists, nurses, schedulers, etc.) * At least 18 years old * Willing and able to participate in all study procedures * Willing and able to provide informed consent * Group 2 subjects must have access to a computer with internet or an iPhone or Android smartphone
Exclusion criteria
* Subjects who do not meet all inclusion criteria will be excluded from the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CMDQ | change from 3 month time point to 6 month time point | The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaires (CMDQ) is a questionnaire based on previous published research studies of musculoskeletal discomfort among office workers. |
| SF-36 | change from 3 month time point to 6 month time point | The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered quality-of-life measures. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Modified Sit and Reach | baseline, 3 months, 6 months, change from 3 month time point to 6 month time point | The sit and reach test is a common measure of flexibility, and specifically measures the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles. |
| SF-36 | baseline, 3 months | The 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) is a set of generic, coherent, and easily administered quality-of-life measures. |
| CMDQ | baseline, 3 months | The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaires (CMDQ) is a questionnaire based on previous published research studies of musculoskeletal discomfort among office workers. |
Countries
United States