No difference between postural exercises and strength and fitness exercises for early, non-specific, work-related upper limb disorders in visual display unit workers: a randomised trial

Eijsden-Besseling, Marjon D. van; Staal, J. Bart; Attekum, A. van; Bie, Rob A. de; Heuvel, W.J.A. van den

doi:10.1016/s0004-9514(08)70042-4

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“…A remarkable finding in this study was the high score at baseline on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) for both groups 12) . Since physically oriented interventions, also in early stages of non-specific upper limb disorders 12) , are not able to eliminate upper limb disorders, further research needs to focus on psychosocial and psychological factors. With regards to low back pain, Sullivan previously demonstrated the relation between pain catastrophizing and chronic pain, while Vlaeyen explains why pain becomes chronic during the process of catastrophizing 13,14) .…”

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“…We showed that at one year follow-up still 45% suffered from upper limb complaints 12) . A remarkable finding in this study was the high score at baseline on the Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) for both groups 12) . Since physically oriented interventions, also in early stages of non-specific upper limb disorders 12) , are not able to eliminate upper limb disorders, further research needs to focus on psychosocial and psychological factors.…”

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“…As a result, the inclusion criteria for participants in this randomized controlled trial and for being a case in this case-control study were: being a computer screen worker employed for more than 3 months and working at least 4 h per day and 20 h per week, between 20 and 45 yr of age and experiencing early non-specific upper limb disorders with a duration of symptoms between 2 wk and 3 months 12) . Early non-specific work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD) were defined as: pains and tingles in upper back, neck, shoulders, arms or hands related and restricted to computer screen-work, not yet present during other daily activities and not labelled as a specific diagnosis such as tennis elbow or carpal tunnel syndrome.…”

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“…In a study among PhD students with upper limb disorders it had been shown that a high score on the Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI 2) was associated with sooner absenteeism from work and self-perceived disability 10) . Demographic data further indicate that persons suffering from non-specific WRULD are often highly educated, have long working days, and are over 30 yr of age with an over-representation of women 4,11,12) . It appears that beyond socio-demographic factors, primarily psychosocial and psychological factors play a role in the onset and course of upper limb disorders.…”

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Pain Catastrophizing and Lower Physical Fitness in a Sample of Computer Screen Workers with Early Non-specific Upper Limb Disorders: A Case-control Study

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In computer workers psychological factors and physical fitness may play an important role in the onset and course of non-specific work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD) beyond socio-demographic factors. Based on our experiences in daily practice we assumed that pain catastrophizing and other psychological variables such as perfectionism, anxiety state and trait, and low physical fitness, are possibly associated with the occurrence of WRULD. We aim to study the association between pain catastrophizing, perfectionism, anxiety (state and trait), physical fitness, sex and level of education and the occurrence of WRULD, controlling for age as a confounder. Eighty-eight computer workers with early non-specific WRULD, who had been recruited for an intervention study, were compared with 31 healthy computer workers (controls) recruited from different departments of a university. This cross-sectional case-control study examined the influence of aforementioned variables on WRULD by means of logistic regression analyses. Among the different predictor variables investigated, pain catastrophizing (OR=1.37; 95%CI 1.17-1.59) and lower physical fitness had a positive relationship with WRULD (OR=0.65; 95%CI 0.48-0.87). According to this study, pain catastrophizing and lower physical fitness seem to be associated with early non-specific WRULD in computer workers. Prospective studies are needed to unravel these relationships.

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Conservative interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults

Verhagen

Bierma-Zeinstra

Burdorf

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Background Work-related upper limb disorder (WRULD), repetitive strain injury (RSI), occupational overuse syndrome (OOS) and work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder (CANS) are the most frequently used umbrella terms for disorders that develop as a result of repetitive movements, awkward postures and impact of external forces such as those associated with operating vibrating tools. Workrelated CANS, which is the term we use in this review, severely hampers the working population. Objectives To assess the effects of conservative interventions for work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder (CANS) in adults on pain, function and work-related outcomes.

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The relationship between upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms attributed to work and risk factors in office workers

Janwantanakul

Pensri

Jiamjarasrangsi

et al. 2009

Int Arch Occup Environ Health

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No difference between postural exercises and strength and fitness exercises for early, non-specific, work-related upper limb disorders in visual display unit workers: a randomised trial

Cited by 20 publications

References 28 publications

Pain Catastrophizing and Lower Physical Fitness in a Sample of Computer Screen Workers with Early Non-specific Upper Limb Disorders: A Case-control Study

Pain Catastrophizing and Lower Physical Fitness in a Sample of Computer Screen Workers with Early Non-specific Upper Limb Disorders: A Case-control Study

Conservative interventions for treating work-related complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder in adults

The relationship between upper extremity musculoskeletal symptoms attributed to work and risk factors in office workers

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