WORK RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS

This study tests whether an interactive, hands-on ergonomic training program can better protect logistics workers from musculoskeletal problems compared to a traditional lecture-based seminar. Over one year, 70 manual material handlers will be randomly assigned to either the expe…

This study tests a simple ergonomics program for university employees who use computers at least 3 hours daily. Participants get a self-assessment checklist and personalized advice on desk setup and posture. Over 4 weeks, researchers will check if this reduces muscle and joint pa…

This study tested an AI-assisted camera-based relaxation app in 60 office workers aged 20-40. The app guided users through progressive muscle relaxation exercises while using the camera to track movements. After 4 weeks, researchers measured changes in pain, stress, and work prod…

This study looked at whether a single 40-minute exercise session could reduce neck pain and fatigue in workers with high ergonomic risk. 78 workers with chronic neck pain were split into three groups: aerobic exercise, combined aerobic and resistance exercise, or a control group …

This study tested whether a six-week home exercise program (telerehabilitation) could reduce pain and improve quality of life in cardiac sonographers with work-related muscle and joint disorders. 32 sonographers were split into two groups: one got the exercise program plus educat…

This observational study at Bahçeşehir University will test whether a 6-week program of posture exercises and ergonomics education can reduce pain and improve sleep in 25 office workers aged 20-55. Participants will attend a one-day training, get a brochure with exercise videos v…

This study surveyed 285 Egyptian orthopedic surgeons to find out how many have work-related muscle and bone problems. The researchers also looked at whether age, weight, hours worked, or specialty affected the risk. The goal was to understand the problem better, not to test a tre…