Randomized controlled trial, non-specific work-related upper limb disorders, VDU-workers, early intervention, exercise therapy, Cesar/Mensendieck (specialty), physiotherapy, effectiveness. (NLD: Gerandomiseerde gecontroleerde trial, aspecifieke werkgerelateerde KANS (klachten arm, nek, schouder), beeldschermwerkers, vroege interventie, oefentherapie volgens Cesar/Mensendieck (interventie), fysiotherapie, effectiviteit).
Conditions
Interventions
Postural exercise therapy according to Cesar/Mensendieck (experimental group) and usual physiotherapy (control group)
both during 10 weeks.
Sponsors
MDF van Eijsden-Besseling with support of the Department of Neurology University Hospital Maastricht and the Institute for Rehabilitation Research, Hoensbroek
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Being VDU-worker (at least 4 hours PC per day) at the time of first complaints and being employed in present job for at least 3 months; 2. Non-specific WRULD symptoms exist > 2 weeks and< 3 months and are purely related to PC work; aged between 20-45 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. WRULD symptoms during other daily activities; 2. Specific WRULD; 3. Patients with other diseases of loco motor apparatus; 4. Pregnant patients; 5. Patients on partly or fully sick leave; 6. Patients who received already therapy or postural exercise therapy last 5 years.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. VAS (horizontal numerical visual analogous 10 cm scale) according to Jensen; 2. Dichotomous question: do you still suffer from WRULD? Yes/no. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. On disability level DASH ( Disabilities of Arm,Shoulder,Hand); 2. Health related quality of life by the SF-36 (Short Form). | — |
Contacts
Public ContactMarjon D.F. Eijsden-Besseling, van
University Hospital Maastricht Department of Rehabilitation Medicine PO Box 5800
Outcome results
None listed