Comparing the effectiveness of integrating ergonomics and motor control to conventional treatment for pain and functional recovery of work-related neck-shoulder pain: A randomized trial

European Journal of Pain : EJP
Sharon M H TsangGrace P Szeto

Abstract

Work-related neck and shoulder pain (WRNSP) is highly prevalent among patients who seek physiotherapy treatment. Clinicians may tend to focus on teaching home exercises and provide general advice about workplace improvement. The present study investigates the short- and long-term impact of an intervention approach that emphasizes on integrating the motor control re-education with ergonomic advice. Participants diagnosed with WRNSP (n = 101) were randomly assigned into two groups in this randomized controlled trial. The Ergo-motor Group (EM, n = 51) received an integrated intervention with ergonomic advice/modifications and motor control training individualized for each participant based on their specific work demands. Control Group (CO, n = 50) received treatment for pain relief and general exercises of their necks at a designated physiotherapy clinic. Neck pain intensity and functional outcome measures were assessed before, immediately and 1-year after the 12-week intervention programmes. Global Rating of Change Score was used to evaluate the perceived recovery at 1-year follow-up. Both groups reported significant reductions in pain and functional disability scores at post-intervention (EM, n = 44; CO, n = 42) and 1-year follo...Continue Reading

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Oct 3, 2020·Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation·Sol Patricia Beltran PicónRodrigo Cappato de Araújo
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