Osteopathy as a method of correction and prevention of the formation of somatic dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system in office workers

Abstract

Introduction. According to Russian and foreign studies, the frequency of musculoskeletal system pathology continues to grow. To improve the life quality and reduce the level of the musculoskeletal system diseases, an urgent task is to increase the volume of available non-drug methods of prophylaxis.The aim of the research was to develop measures to prevent the formation of somatic dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system and their relapses in office workers using osteopathic correction.Materials and methods. In the period from 2016 to 2020, a prospective controlled randomized study was carried out on the basis of the ANO TIMM. The work is based on the results of osteopathic care in combination with a controlled change in the ergonomics of the workplace after the correction of somatic dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system in office workers. The study involved 426 people who were divided into two comparable groups: the main and control groups of 212 and 214 people, respectively. All patients underwent osteopathic diagnostics before the start of the treatment, during therapy, and at its completion in accordance with the approved clinical guidelines. Patients of both groups received osteopathic care provided in accordance with the developed algorithm. The patients of the main group underwent correction of their workplaces ergonomics.Results. The study showed that office workers are characterized by the presence of somatic dysfunctions at the regional and local levels. Somatic dysfunctions of the spine, pelvis, abdominal and pelvic diaphragms were most often observed. As a result of osteopathic correction in combination with a change in the ergonomics of the workplace in patients of the main group, the frequency of recurrences of the somatic dysfunctions formation decreased significantly (p<0,05) compared with patients in the control group. It also was accompanied by a significant decrease in the pain syndromes recurrence.Conclusion. The use of osteopathic correction in combination with the workplace ergonomics change effectively contributes to the prevention of the formation of the musculoskeletal system somatic dysfunctions and their recurrence in office workers.