Lasting effects of workplace strength training for neck/shoulder/arm pain among laboratory technicians: natural experiment with 3-year follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study investigated long-term effects and implementation processes of workplace strength training for musculoskeletal disorders.

Methods

333 and 140 laboratory technicians from private and public sector companies, respectively, replied to a 3-year follow-up questionnaire subsequent to a 1-year randomized controlled trial (RCT) with high-intensity strength training for prevention and treatment of neck, shoulder, and arm pain. Being a natural experiment, the two participating companies implemented and modified the initial training program in different ways during the subsequent 2 years after the RCT.

Results

At 3-year follow-up the pain reduction in neck, shoulder, elbow, and wrist achieved during the first year was largely maintained at both companies. H

SUBMITTER: Mortensen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3966346 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature