scholarly journals Benefits of Exercise Training For Computer-Based Staff: A Meta Analyses

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mothna Mohammed ◽  
Farah Layth Naji
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Musculoskeletal Discomfort ◽  
Home Office ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Academic Scholarship ◽  
Meta Analyses

Background: Office workers sit down to work for approximately 8 hours a day and, as a result, many of them do not have enough time for any form of physical exercise. This can lead to musculoskeletal discomforts, especially low back pain and recently, many researchers focused on home/office-based exercise training for prevention/treatment of low back pain among this population. Objective: This Meta analyses paper tried to discuss about the latest suggested exercises for the office workers based on the mechanisms and theories behind low back pain among office workers. Method: In this Meta analyses the author tried to collect relevant papers which were published previously on the subject. Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed were used as sources to find the articles. Only articles that were published using the same methodology, including office workers, musculoskeletal discomforts, low back pain, and exercise training keywords, were selected. Studies that failed to report sufficient sample statistics, or lacked a substantial review of past academic scholarship and/or clear methodologies, were excluded. Results: Limited evidence regarding the prevention of, and treatment methods for, musculoskeletal discomfort, especially those in the low back, among office workers, is available. The findings showed that training exercises had a significant effect (p<0.05) on low back pain discomfort scores and decreased pain levels in response to office-based exercise training. Conclusion: Office-based exercise training can affect pain/discomfort scores among office workers through positive effects on flexibility and strength of muscles. As such, it should be suggested to occupational therapists as a practical way for the treatment/prevention of low back pain among office workers. 

Effect of a 12-week workplace interview intervention on physical activity and low back pain: a single-center, randomized controlled study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro Shimo ◽  
Mami Hasegawa ◽  
Seiko Mizutani ◽  
Tomomi Hasegawa ◽  
Takahiro Ushida
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Face To Face

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is essential in the management and rehabilitation of low back pain (LBP). However, it is not clear if workplace PA interventions can improve LBP. This study aimed to investigate the effects of workplace interview intervention on increasing PA and improving LBP among office workers. Methods We recruited 37 workers of a manufacturing company in Aichi, Japan. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n=20) or control group (n=17). We affixed waist-worn accelerometers to monitor PA in all participants, and provided face-to-face counseling with a physical therapist or nurse once a week for 12 weeks as workplace PA program to reassurance and encourage participants to keep high levels of PA. PA and LBP severity were assessed at baseline, 3 and 6 months. Results Baseline characteristics were similar in both groups, but PA was significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group at 3 and 6 months. In the intervention group, was PA significantly increased at 3 and 6 months from baseline and LBP severity improved significantly at 6 months from baseline. We calculated the effect size of the interview intervention, and found that workplace interview intervention had a medium to large effect on PA and LBP severity. Conclusions Our data suggests that workplace PA intervention can increase PA and improve LBP among office workers. Trial registration UMIN-CTR Clinical Trial UMIN000038864 (https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000044321). Registered 12 December 2019, retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals Expression of concern: Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for treating low back pain? Network meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. bjsports-2019-100886eoc1
Keyword(s):  
British Journal ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Editorial Note ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Recent Editorial

Editorial NoteAs discussed in a recent editorial, the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) rescinds the Expression of Concern [1] for a recent network meta-analysis (NMA) [2] that was issued solely on the basis of comments by Professor Maher and colleagues [3]. The original authors (Dr Belavy and colleagues) have responded [4]. The original NMA paper did not require any changes. We editors of the BJSM have full confidence in the findings of the NMA [2]. The findings of the NMA inform clinical practice and can serve to inform clinical practice guidelines.Karim Khan, MD, PhDEditor-in-Chief, BJSMJuly 27th, 2020REFERENCES1 Expression of concern: Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for treating low back pain? Network meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2020;:bjsports-2019-100886eoc1. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2019-100886eoc12 Owen PJ, Miller CT, Mundell NL, et al. Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for treating low back pain? Network meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med 2019;:in press. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2019-1008863 Maher CG, Hayden JA, Saragiotto BT, et al. Letter in response to: “Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for treating low back pain? Network meta-analysis” by Owen et al. Br J Sports Med Published Online First: 5 February 2020. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2019-1018124 Belavy DL, Owen PJ, Miller CT, et al. Response to Discussion: “Which specific modes of exercise training are most effective for treating low back pain? Network meta-analysis.” Br J Sports Med Published Online First: 10 June 2020. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2020-102673

scholarly journals Lumbo-pelvic proprioception in sitting is impaired in subgroups of low back pain–But the clinical utility of the differences is unclear. A systematic review and meta-analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. e0250673
Author(s):  
Vasileios Korakakis ◽  
Kieran O’Sullivan ◽  
Argyro Kotsifaki ◽  
Yiannis Sotiralis ◽  
Giannis Giakas
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Clinical Utility ◽  
Constant Error ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Variable Error ◽  
Subgroup Analyses ◽  
Asymptomatic Individuals ◽  
Meta Analyses

Background Altered spinal postures and altered motor control observed among people with non-specific low back pain have been associated with abnormal processing of sensory inputs. Evidence indicates that patients with non-specific low back pain have impaired lumbo-pelvic proprioceptive acuity compared to asymptomatic individuals. Objective To systematically review seated lumbo-pelvic proprioception among people with non-specific low back pain. Methods Five electronic databases were searched to identify studies comparing lumbo-pelvic proprioception using active repositioning accuracy in sitting posture in individuals with and without non-specific low back pain. Study quality was assessed by using a modified Downs and Black’s checklist. Risk of bias was assessed using an adapted tool for cross-sectional design and case–control studies. We performed meta-analysis using a random effects model. Meta-analyses included subgroup analyses according to disability level, directional subgrouping pattern, and availability of vision during testing. We rated the quality of evidence using the GRADE approach. Results 16 studies met the eligibility criteria. Pooled meta-analyses were possible for absolute error, variable error, and constant error, measured in sagittal and transverse planes. There is very low and low certainty evidence of greater absolute and variable repositioning error in seated tasks among non-specific low back pain patients overall compared to asymptomatic individuals (sagittal plane). Subgroup analyses indicate moderate certainty evidence of greater absolute and variable error in seated tasks among directional subgroups of adults with non-specific low back pain, along with weaker evidence (low-very low certainty) of greater constant error. Discussion Lumbo-pelvic proprioception is impaired among people with non-specific low back pain. However, the low certainty of evidence, the small magnitude of error observed and the calculated “noise” of proprioception measures, suggest that any observed differences in lumbo-pelvic proprioception may be of limited clinical utility. PROSPERO-ID CRD42018107671

scholarly journals The Correlation of Time of Cervical Flexion with Cervical Symptoms in Office Workers: A Cohort Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang Jinlong ◽  
Fang Yunyun ◽  
Gao Lijie ◽  
Chen Jian ◽  
Wang Cheng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
T Test ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Curve Line ◽  
Working Age

Abstract Background: An increasing number of office workers complain of neck pain after extended smart phone use. We conducted this study to examine the correlation between the time of cervical flexion (CFI) during smart phone use and cervical symptoms of office workers in China.Methods: In this cohort study, 1791 individuals responded to an on line questionnaire. For our study, we included responses of 498 [27.8%] office workers. Excluded from the study were 1293 [72.9%] individuals including building workers, students, non-office workers, and those who did not complete the questionnaire. Participants completed an online questionnaire survey from May 29, 2019 to April 10, 2020. The (Neck Disability Index) NDI was used to evaluate cervical symptoms. Multivariable logistic regression, threshold saturation effect analysis, t-test, and Pearson’s chi-square tests were used to analyze the data. Results: We analyzed questionnaire results of the 498 office workers. The t-test showed no significant differences among the gender groups for age, working age, and NDI scores (P>0.05). Compared with other activities, smart phone use had no positive correlation with NDI scores (P>0.05), while low back pain had a strong correlation with NDI scores (P<0.05). When adjusting for age, working age, and low back pain covariates, CFI had a positive correlation with NDI scores. In addition, CFI had a curve line correlation with NDI-a monotone increasing relationship; the fold point was 6 (P<0.05).Conclusions: CFI had a positive curve line correlation with the NDI suggesting that office workers should limit CFI to a maximum of 6 hours to decrease cervical symptoms.

Effects of Qigong practice in office workers with chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomized control trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suttinee Phattharasupharerk ◽  
Nithima Purepong ◽  
Sukanya Eksakulkla ◽  
Akkradate Siriphorn
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Randomized Control Trial ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Randomized Control
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