A scoping review of the use of exercise-based upper extremity injury prevention programs for industrial workers

Boyette, Jennifer; Bell, Joseph

doi:10.1016/j.jht.2021.04.020

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“…, 2020). Additionally, although it is clear that the tenets of the self-determination theory (Ryan and Deci, 2000) play a significant role in one's desire to initially participate in a worksite wellness intervention, the ability of group-based physical activity sessions at work to enhance self-efficacy and autonomous motivation for regular and lasting engagement in health-promoting exercises in low-wage workers is not completely understood (Boyette and Bell, 2021; Malik et al. , 2014; Stiehl et al.…”

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“…Due to a lack of studies specific to the cleaning profession and other physically demanding occupations, it is difficult to make physical activity and/or workplace ergonomic recommendations for the purpose of rehabilitating musculoskeletal disorders for these populations (Sundstrup et al, 2020). Additionally, although it is clear that the tenets of the self-determination theory (Ryan and Deci, 2000) play a significant role in one's desire to initially participate in a worksite wellness intervention, the ability of group-based physical activity sessions at work to enhance self-efficacy and autonomous motivation for regular and lasting engagement in health-promoting exercises in low-wage workers is not completely understood (Boyette and Bell, 2021;Malik et al, 2014;Stiehl et al, 2018). Therefore, the purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to determine the impact of a short-term tandem prework shift stretching and ergonomic-based functional training program on musculoskeletal discomfort and flexibility in university cleaning staff and (2) to evaluate how a group-based workplace stretching intervention can impact workers' stretching motivation.…”

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Functional training improves the effectiveness of stretching programs for university cleaning staff

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Bucy

Qiu

et al. 2022

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PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine whether combining a structured stretching program with functional movement/body position training would yield additive effects on flexibility, ergonomic practices, and subjective pain levels for employees at high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders.Design/methodology/approachNine control and 13 experimental university cleaning staff participated in a 10-week full-body stretching intervention led by undergraduate students. Experimental participants also engaged in functional movement/body position training once per week. Joint range of motion, task ergonomic form, pain level, and stretching motivation results were compared pre- and post-intervention.FindingsOverall flexibility (+25.75 ± 3.33%) and task ergonomic form (+26.3 ± 10.5%) significantly improved and were negatively correlated with pain levels (r = −0.541 and r = −0.317, respectively). Experimental participants experienced greater improvements in shoulder (control: +16.8 ± 9.0%; experimental: +64.2 ± 11.5%) and hip (control: +31.4 ± 9.9%; experimental: +91.2 ± 19.9%) flexibility as well as in task-specific ergonomic form for vertical (control: +0.0 ± 5.3%; experimental: +35.2 ± 10.1%) and horizontal wiping (control: −4.7 ± 4.7%; experimental: +29.0 ± 7.8%). Intrinsic motivation was increased for both groups (+26.2 ± 15.4%).Originality/valueSupplementing a workplace stretching program with functional movement/body position training has the potential to improve flexibility and decrease pain while simultaneously increasing the likelihood that cleaning staff will participate in self-directed stretching in the future. The intervention serves as a model for workplace health management and wellness-focused community building on university campuses who insource cleaning staff.

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Functional training improves the effectiveness of stretching programs for university cleaning staff

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Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing Interventions to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in Blue-Collar Workers: A Scoping Review

der Meer,

Smit,

Hutting

et al. 2024

J Occup Rehabil

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Purpose Blue-collar workers generally have less healthy lifestyles, poorer health, and a lower life expectancy than white-collar workers. At least in part this may be attributed to their work and working conditions. Employers increasingly provide interventions to improve health and wellbeing and prevent musculoskeletal disorders. However, they often do not reach blue-collar workers. The aim of this scoping review was to identify the facilitators for and barriers to implementing such interventions among blue-collar workers. Methods A scoping review in which the study population of the selected studies consists of blue-collar workers (≥ 18 years old) in paid employment. Furthermore, included studies should report facilitators and barriers to implementing interventions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. The literature search was conducted in six databases. The resulting studies were extracted with the help of the updated Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Results 15 articles were included; these were reviews, intervention studies, qualitative studies and process evaluations. A main facilitator was a participatory approach, which involves the blue-collar worker in the entire process of defining, developing, and implementing a multidimensional preventive intervention. The main barriers on the worker level were unfavorable worker characteristics and unsupportive behavior/attitudes. The main barriers on the organization level were a culture with a high production standard, a hierarchical culture, inflexible work, and an unsupportive attitude from the employer. Conclusion This review showed the multifaceted nature of implementation. A tailored implementation plan that involves the stakeholders (including workers) is important.

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Stretching to Reduce Pain-Related Disability Among Echocardiographic and Interventional Laboratory Employees—A Pilot Study

Gelfman,

Ingraham,

Sandhu

et al. 2024

Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Int

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A scoping review of the use of exercise-based upper extremity injury prevention programs for industrial workers

Cited by 5 publications

References 37 publications

Functional training improves the effectiveness of stretching programs for university cleaning staff

Functional training improves the effectiveness of stretching programs for university cleaning staff

Facilitators and Barriers to Implementing Interventions to Prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders in Blue-Collar Workers: A Scoping Review

Stretching to Reduce Pain-Related Disability Among Echocardiographic and Interventional Laboratory Employees—A Pilot Study

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