Anxiety Clinical Trial
Official title:
Measuring the Effect of Therapeutic Massage on Pain and Discomfort in Cardiac Cath Lab Staff - A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of therapeutic massage in alleviating musculoskeletal pain and discomfort associated with wearing lead aprons in the cardiac cath lab. We also want to evaluate if therapeutic massage will reduce fatigue, stress, and anxiety while improving the level of relaxation in cardiac cath lab employees who wear lead aprons.
The cardiac catheterization laboratory is a very dynamic work environment. The physical and
psychosocial demands of the work environment place a significant amount of stress on the
physical well being of the employee. The nature of the work involved includes that of
responding to rapidly changing patient clinical conditions which are often urgent, and
require repetitive actions in an ergonomically challenging environment. In addition,
employees who are directly exposed to the radiation required to perform diagnostic and
interventional procedures wear lead aprons weighing on average 10-15 pounds.
A constant build-up of tension in the muscles from regular, repetitive activity may lead to
stresses on the muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Adding to this, working while
wearing lead aprons, with elements of repetitive use and non-optimal ergonomic situations,
Cardiac Cath Lab employees are at higher risk for muscle imbalances. The accumulation of
tension and imbalance leads to joint wearing and muscle fatigue that result in injuries.
Massage therapy, applied skillfully, is one of the most effective forms of therapy for
releasing muscle tension, restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system, while creating
awareness of musculoskeletal balance in the employee. Massage provided regularly may help
employees prevent injuries caused by overuse.
As muscle imbalances develop they often go undiagnosed until they are serious enough to
cause the employee discomfort or impede performance. Frequently the discomfort is masked
with pain medications and ultimately leads to injuries. A skilled massage therapist will
detect variations in the soft tissues and by using the correct techniques, help the employee
maintain a much healthier physical state and prevent injury.
Massage therapy is purported to affect both the structure and function of the
musculoskeletal system by promoting the relaxation response and reducing muscle tension and
fatigue while improving posture. Given the potential benefits of massage therapy, many work
environments are implementing massage therapy programs to improve the health and well being
of their employees.
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Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
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