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Evaluation of a workplace exercise program for control of shoulder disorders in overhead assembly work.
Authors
Lowe BD; Shaw PB; Wilson SR; Whitaker JR; Witherspoon GJ; Hudock SD; Barrero M; Ray TK; Wurzelbacher SJ
Source
J Occup Environ Med 2017 Jun; 59(6):563-570
Link
https://doi.org/10.1097/jom.0000000000001030
NIOSHTIC No.
20049907
Abstract
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess effects of exercise on shoulder musculoskeletal symptoms among employees with overhead assembly work exposures. Methods: A voluntary workplace shoulder exercise program was offered to employees in two automotive assembly departments, while two similar departments served as controls. N=76 total workers participated. Shoulder Rating Questionnaire (SRQ) and Discomfort of the Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) symptoms were queried monthly for 7 baseline months, followed by 6 months that included exercise. Results: SRQ scores were higher for exercisers than among controls in the 6 exercising months, but not in the baseline months. Although the group x month interaction was significant (P<0.05), the temporal trend was inconsistent. Conclusions: Exercise may have temporarily lessened decline in SRQ. It is not clear whether shorter term differences were clinically meaningful or predictive of longer term disability prevention.
Keywords
Physical exercise; Overexertion; Upper extremities; Biomechanics; Musculoskeletal system; Manufacturing; Automotive industry; Assembly line workers
Contact
Brian D. Lowe, PhD, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH 45226
CODEN
JOEMFM
Publication Date
20170601
Document Type
Journal Article
Email Address
blowe@cdc.gov
Fiscal Year
2017
NTIS Accession No.
NTIS Price
Issue of Publication
6
ISSN
1076-2752
NIOSH Division
DART; DSHEFS
Priority Area
Manufacturing
Source Name
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
State
OH; KY
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