Musculoskeletal Disorders Clinical Trial
Official title:
Multi Dimensional System for Evaluating a Preventive Program for Upper Extremity Disorders Among Computer Operators
Computer settings points to a number of risk factors which may induce the development of
Work related MSD (WRMSD). In light of the expanded use of computers and the increased
occurrence of Upper Extremity (UE) WRMSD among computer operators various intervention
programs have been developed and tested. Nevertheless, many of these programs do not meet
the criteria of quality and level of evidence.
The main objective of this study is to use simultaneously a three dimensional (3D) kinematic
analysis system, surface electromyography (SEMG) and fingertip force measurement system
(Flexiforce) while typing, to test the efficacy of primary and secondary preventive
intervention programs aimed at reducing MSD among computer operators.
Work hypothesis: Significant score differences will be found on the evaluation parameters
between the research group which underwent ergonomic training with biofeedback, the group
without feedback, and the control group.The evaluated parameters will correlate with the
appearance of MSD symptoms and pain and will affect level of function.
The study will include 66 participants, programmers and computer engineers. The participants
will be assigned randomly to one of three groups: 1) participants will receive ergonomic
training with biofeedback; 2) participants will receive ergonomic training without
biofeedback; and 3) control group, without intervention. Each group will consist of 22
participants.
Treatment efficacy will be tested both at work and in the motion lab. In the lab, 3D
kinematic measurements and fingertip forces relevant to typing while entering a standard
text will be measured. At the work site, anthropometric and measurements, work station
measurements, posture observation and questionnaires about, psychosocial status, function
and pain level will be filled The preventive program will be performed at the workstation
after the preliminary data collection phase. The program will consist of one group meeting
at the workplace for all employees participating in the study, and individual instruction at
the workstation, including 3-6 meetings for the two research groups. Data will be collected
before and after the intervention program.
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Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Prevention
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