Relationship between pain intensity, disability, exercise time and computer usage time and depression in office workers with non-specific chronic low back pain

Hong, SoungKyun; Shin, Doochul

doi:10.1016/j.mehy.2020.109562

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“…Ahmed et al in China during the pandemic, it was reported that anxiety, depression, and alcohol use increased significantly and mental well-being decreased [36]. In studies that investigated the relationship between working conditions and the musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, and depression that developed due to these working conditions, it was stated that increased pain and working times and harder working conditions cause anxiety and depression by increasing mental stress [8,10,37]. In our study, it was thought that the combination of increased work stress caused by giving online education and mental stress due to the pandemic may have increased the findings of anxiety and depression in teachers.…”

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“…An examination of the literature reveals that postural imbalances caused by personal and work-related factors such as long working hours, inappropriate rest breaks, increased and inappropriate use of smart devices, wearing of glasses, stress and anxiety, and factors related to the work environment such as poor placement of the computer screen and keyboard and/or mouse, poor chair and table selection, and the physical and environmental conditions of the room appear to increase musculoskeletal disorders in employees using computers [4,7]. At the same time, it is stated in the literature that in the individuals working in jobs that require excessive use of computers, mental loads increase, anxiety and depression occur, physical activity levels decrease, and in a vicious cycle these situations have negative effects on the musculoskeletal system and general health status [8][9][10].…”

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The musculoskeletal problems and psychosocial status of teachers giving online education during the COVID-19 pandemic and preventive telerehabilitation for musculoskeletal problems

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Önal

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BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal and psychosocial problems have tended to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the changes in musculoskeletal problems and psychosocial status of teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic due to online education and to investigate the effects of preventive telerehabilitation applications for musculoskeletal problems. METHODS: Forty teachers who conducted online education during the pandemic volunteered to participate in the study. All assessments were performed via online methods. The Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ), ProFitMap-Neck questionnaire, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI) were used to evaluate musculoskeletal problems; the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used to evaluate anxiety and depression, respectively; and the Work–Life Balance Scale (WLBS) was used to evaluate how well individuals achieve this balance. Information about before online education, during online education, and after training was obtained with the assessments. After the first assessment, telerehabilitation, which involved presentations and brochures, was applied to 18 participants willing to participate in the training. RESULTS: The ProFitMap, UEFI, and WLBS scores during the online education decreased significantly, while the scores of the CMDQ, ODI, BDI, and BAI during the online education increased significantly compared to the pre-online education scores (p < 0.05). In addition, the total CMDQ, ProFitMap, and ODI scores improved significantly after the training (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Musculoskeletal and psychosocial problems increased in teachers during online education. Preventive telerehabilitation methods will be beneficial for individuals who do not have access to face-to-face physiotherapy.

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The musculoskeletal problems and psychosocial status of teachers giving online education during the COVID-19 pandemic and preventive telerehabilitation for musculoskeletal problems

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“…It represents a serious public health problem with increased socioeconomic repercussions due to its high prevalence, ranging between 22–65% [ 2 ]. It is widely estimated that up to 85% of people suffer episodes of LBP [ 7 , 10 ], and 20–25% of the population over 65 years of age suffers from chronic LBP [ 8 ]. Consequently, LBP patients suffer multiple limitations in carrying out basic daily tasks and activities, reducing their independence and affecting their professional activity and social life [ 10 ].…”

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“…It is noteworthy that individual lifestyles may predispose the appearance of low back pain; sedentary behaviors are a risk factor in themselves [ 2 ] and are related to deficits in postural control and lower limb strength, which leads to LBP [ 6 , 10 ]. For this reason, avoiding bed rest is the fundament of non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP) treatment, along with recommending the highest possible degree of activity, accompanied by educational measures and information on the pathology [ 1 ].…”

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Effectiveness of Negative Pulsed-Pressure Myofascial Vacuum Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Rodríguez-Huguet

Góngora-Rodríguez²,

Vinolo-Gil

et al. 2022

JCM

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Non-specific low back pain is defined as pain located in the lumbar region; this condition is the most frequent musculoskeletal disorder. Negative pulsed-pressure myofascial vacuum therapy (vacuum treatment (VT)) devices mobilize tissue according to previously programmed parameters of force, time and frequency. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of VT combined with core therapeutic exercise versus a physical therapy program (PTP) based only on core therapeutic exercise. Fifty participants with chronic non-specific low back pain were randomly assigned to two treatment groups, the VT group (n = 25) or the PTP group (n = 25). Pain, pressure-pain threshold, range of motion, functionality and quality of life were measured before treatment, at the end of treatment, and at one-month and three-month follow-ups. Both groups received 15 therapy sessions over 5 weeks. Statistically significant differences in favor of the VT group were shown in the results. In conclusion, the intervention based on myofascial vacuum therapy improved pain, mobility, pressure pain threshold, functionality and quality of life.

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“…[ 7 8 ] Furthermore, a sedentary lifestyle and low levels of physical activity are associated with higher levels of musculoskeletal pain and disability. [ 9 ]…”

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Workplace physiotherapy for musculoskeletal pain-relief in office workers

Fortún-Rabadán

Sánchez

Flores-Yaben

et al. 2021

Journal of Education and Health Promotion

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BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal pain is highly prevalent among office workers and causes high costs to the public health system. Strategies including education and exercise are recommended, with major benefits when conducted by physical therapists in the occupational environment. However, the required investment is uncommon among companies. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a multimodal physiotherapy intervention to relieve musculoskeletal pain in office workers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study employed a single group study with a pre-post study design and was conducted at Universidad San Jorge in 2018. Outcome variables were: workplace ergonomics (INSHT Guide), existence and severity of musculoskeletal disorders (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire), musculoskeletal pain intensity (Numeric Rating Scale), and Clinical Global Impression Scale. Office workers in a university setting ( n = 24, 19 females) were assessed at baseline, after 4 weeks of in-person sessions and following 3 weeks of autonomous performance. The physiotherapy program included education, ergonomic supervision, self-treatment, strengthening, and stretching exercises. A repeated-measures ANOVA or Friedman test (with post hoc comparisons) and Chi-squared test were used to compare the study variables. RESULTS: At baseline, cervical spine (54%), shoulder (42%), and lumbar regions (37.5%) were the most symptomatic regions according to the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Even if the proportion of symptomatic areas did not decrease significantly after the intervention, a great reduction of musculoskeletal pain intensity was observed after the program in the cervical ( P < 0.001), lower back ( P = 0.005), shoulder ( P = 0.006) regions, and in the overall pain level ( P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: These results support that a multimodal physiotherapy program can relieve work-related musculoskeletal pain in office workers and serve as a basis for future controlled trials.

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Relationship between pain intensity, disability, exercise time and computer usage time and depression in office workers with non-specific chronic low back pain

Cited by 26 publications

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The musculoskeletal problems and psychosocial status of teachers giving online education during the COVID-19 pandemic and preventive telerehabilitation for musculoskeletal problems

The musculoskeletal problems and psychosocial status of teachers giving online education during the COVID-19 pandemic and preventive telerehabilitation for musculoskeletal problems

Effectiveness of Negative Pulsed-Pressure Myofascial Vacuum Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Workplace physiotherapy for musculoskeletal pain-relief in office workers

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