Neck, Shoulder and Arm Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aims to quantify the effect of daily transition routines between sitting and standing behaviour with an additional daily low-intensity traditional or functional training program on the physical health of sedentary Norwegian female workers after 12 weeks of implementation into their working environment.
Interventions
How does implementing a GetUp Assist device in addition to a daily low-intensity functional or traditional training program affect Norwegian female office workers' physical health after 12 weeks?
Sponsors
Aalborg University
The Research Council of Norway
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
25 Years to 55 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Females are included in this study due to the approximately twice-high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. * No experience with office fit training or participation in an ongoing similar training intervention is allowed. * Working more than 6 hours a day at a computer workstation * Physical inactivity (less than two sessions or bouts of exercise totalling 30 minutes/week). * Musculoskeletal complaints are accepted as long as the pain is not a restricting factor. when performing the testing and training intervention exercises.
Exclusion criteria
* Participants not able to perform the testing battery.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) | 3 months | Measure (i) physical function, (ii) Energy/fatigue, (iii) pain, and (iv) general health |
| Neck and shoulder trouble questionnaire from the Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire | 3 months | Measure neck-shoulder discomfort |
| Numeric rating scale | 3 months | Measure neck-shoulder discomfort from 0-10 scale, with zero meaning "no pain" and 10 meaning "the worst pain imaginable |
| Y-balance test | 3 months | Quantify dynamic postural control |
| The Danish step test | 3 months | Estimating cardiorespiratory fitness |
| Chair-sit-and-reach test | 3 months | Measuring hamstrings flexibility |
| Back scratch test | 3 months | Measuring upper-body/ shoulder flexibility |
| CS-30 test | 3 months | Measuring lower-body strength |
| Hand Grip Strength test | 3 months | Measuring hand Grip Strength |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed