Outcome
Type |
Measure |
Description |
Time frame |
Safety issue |
Primary |
Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (MVIC) |
It is assessed by Surface Electromyography (sEMG) for upper trapezius muscle. 3 maximum contractions are performed for 6 seconds at the manual muscle testing position. The maximum value among 3 repeats is recorded as Maximal Voluntary Isometric Contraction (MVIC) (mV). |
10 minutes |
|
Primary |
Muscle Activation of Upper Trapezius |
It is the measurement of the Electromyographic activity of trapezius muscles during functional tasks and rest. According to The Surface ElectroMyoGraphy for the Non-Invasive Assessment of Muscles Project (SENIAM) recommendations for sensors and sensor placement procedures, sEMG will be applied for the upper trapezius muscles while resting and also performing the computer task in workplace. The mean values (mV) obtained are normalized according to MVIC. Normalized data (%MVIC) are used in the statistical analysis. |
30 minutes |
|
Primary |
Cervical Range of Motion (CROM) / Forward Head Posture |
The CROM Deluxe is an assessment instrument that lets to measure sagittal, frontal and horizontal plane movements (flexion / extension, lateral flexion, rotation and forward head posture), while resting and also performing a task or work posture. |
10 minutes |
|
Secondary |
Constant-Murley Score (CMS) |
The Constant-Murley Score (CMS) is a widely used scale to measure pain, mobility and the ability to carry out the normal daily activities in various shoulder conditions/ pathologies. |
10 minutes |
|
Secondary |
Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) |
The RULA Assessment Tool is used to evaluate the ergonomic risk factors associated with neck, trunk and upper extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD). The RULA considers biomechanical and postural load requirements of job demands. Scores between 1-7 are classified from "acceptable posture" (no action required) to "very high risk" (implement change now). |
10 minutes |
|
Secondary |
The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (DASH) |
The DASH is a self reported questionnaire; assesses the parameters of daily life, pain, weakness, social functions, work, sleep and self-confidence associated with the upper extremity of the individual. |
10 minutes |
|
Secondary |
The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score Work Module (DASH-W) |
Work Module (DASH-W) is the second part of the DASH questionnaire, which consists of 4 questions, determines one's disability in working life. |
2 minutes |
|
Secondary |
Neck Disability Index (NDI) |
The NDI is a self-reported scale consists of pain intensity, personal care, lifting, reading, headache, concentration, work, driving, sleeping and leisure time activities sections. The total score varies between 0-50 and the increase in total score indicates the increase in the severity of the neck disability. |
10 minutes |
|
Secondary |
Neck Pain and Disability Scale (NPAD) |
The NPAD is a self-reported index which measure the intensity of neck pain during different conditions and activities and related effects of pain on occupational, recreational, social, daily living activities and its relationship with emotional factors. Pain-related data are obtained by marking on visual analogue scales of 20 items. |
10 minutes |
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