The Effect of a Physical Activity Program on Decreasing Physical Disability Indicated by Musculoskeletal Pain and Related Symptoms Among Workers: A Pilot Study

• Autorzy: Moreira-Silva I. , Santos R. , Abreu S. , Mota J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The aim of this study was to verify the effect of a physical activity (PA) program on musculoskeletal pain and related symptoms in different body regions among workers. Methods. The intervention study lasted 6 months. The training sessions were given during work time. The intervention group (TOI) (n = 39) participated in 10–15 min of physical exercise training 3 times a week and focused on stretching exercises and general strength. The reference group (TOR) (n = 31) were asked to continue their daily activities. Musculoskeletal pain was assessed with the standardized Nordic questionnaires for analyzing musculoskeletal symptoms. Evaluations were performed at baseline and at the end of the intervention. Results. After the intervention, the TOI obtained some significant results regarding a decrease in the intensity of pain in some of the body regions evaluated, such as elbow (p = .03) and dorsal region (p = .015). In comparing the TOR and TOI after the 6 months of the PA program, we can verify that in the elbow and in the thigh/hip regions, the pain intensity decreased significantly; additionally, there is some evidence to suggest statistically significant results in the neck region (p = .063). Conclusion. Our intervention seems to have reduced musculoskeletal pain and related symptoms in factory workers.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

physical activity; musculoskeletal pain; workers; intervention study

PL

choroby narządów ruchu; pracownik; aktywność psychoruchowa; aktywność fizyczna; program aktywności fizycznej

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2014
• Tom: Vol. 20, No. 1
• Strony: 55--64
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 25 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Moreira-Silva I.

• Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

autor

Santos R.

• Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
• Maia Institute of Higher Education, Maia, Portugal

autor

Abreu S.

• Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

autor

Mota J.

• Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

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