Influence of a repetitive strain injuries and musculoskeletal disorders preventive program on surgeons - A Randomized Clinical Trial
Journal Title: International Journal of engineering Research and Applications - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction: Repetitive strain injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (RSI/WMSD) affect many workers, including those working in the healthcare area, particularly medical surgeons. Many surgeons suffer from fatigue and musculoskeletal pain after performing a surgery, which impairs the quality of life of these professionals. Thus, it is important to develop RSI/WMSD occupational risk prevention strategies for this population.Objectives:To assess the influence of a RSI/WMSD preventive program towards quality of life, muscle strength, flexibility, and intensity of musculoskeletal pain in surgeons at a university public hospital. Methodology:Randomized clinical trial with a sample comprising 54 surgeons, divided into two groups: A (participated in eight meetings comprising physical exercises and guidance on RSI/WMSD prevention in daily activities, especially work-related ones) and B (received a manual containing information on general health care).Results:Both groups showed improvement in quality of life and in the Physical Functioning, Vitality, and Social Aspects domains. In the Pain domain, only group A showed improvement. Both groups showed increased handgrip strength in the left hand and lateral pinch strength in the right hand. Both groups showed decreased intensity of pain in both legs, but only group A showed reductions in shoulder, middle back, lower back, and right hand pain. Conclusions: The program was effective in terms of quality of life, strength, and intensity of pain. The program was not effective in increasing the flexibility of lower limbs.
Authors and Affiliations
CíntiaDetsch Fonseca, Antonio Cardoso dos Santos, Marcio Roberto Martini, Marcelo de Souza Teixeira, Carlos Otávio Corso
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