Influence of break software on musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers

Authors

  • Vitória Regina de Morais Cardoso Rodrigues Universidade de Franca
  • Rui José Gomes de Pinho Santiago Universidade do Porto
  • Gustavo José Fernandes Rodrigues Santa Casa de Misericórida de São Sebastião do Paraíso
  • Paulo Roberto Veiga Quemelo Centro Universitário São Camilo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5585/conssaude.v16n1.6710

Keywords:

Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Software, Postural Balance, Muscle Stretching Exercises, Occupational Health Services.

Abstract

Introduction: Pauses are intervention strategy often used to prevent the musculoskeletal disorders. Objective: Investigate the effect of Postural Awareness Software in the prevalence of symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders in workers. Methods: Twenty nine office workers were randomly allocated in control group (n=15) and in intervention group (n=14). The former weren´t submitted to any intervention, while the latter were submitted to an intervention protocol with the software during 8 weeks. To evaluate the symptoms, it was applied the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire and a brief questionnaire to assess the satisfaction with the software. Results: Symptoms of musculoskeletal pain weren´t reduced after the software´s application. In the other hand, 9 (64.29%) of the 14 participants reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the use of software. Conclusion: The software was satisfactory for most workers; however, it was not effective in reducing symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders in office workers.

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Author Biographies

Vitória Regina de Morais Cardoso Rodrigues, Universidade de Franca

Doutoranda Bolsita CAPES no Programa de Pós-graduação em Promoção de Saúde da Universidade de Franca - SP

Rui José Gomes de Pinho Santiago, Universidade do Porto

Professor de Osteopatia no Instituto Piaget e Doutorando na Universidade do Porto.

 

Gustavo José Fernandes Rodrigues, Santa Casa de Misericórida de São Sebastião do Paraíso

Médico Ortopedista pela Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Sebastião do Paraíso-MG.

Paulo Roberto Veiga Quemelo, Centro Universitário São Camilo

Professor do Curso de Fisioterapia do Centro Universitário São Camilo-SP

 

 

Published

2017-06-14

How to Cite

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Rodrigues VR de MC, Santiago RJG de P, Rodrigues GJF, Quemelo PRV. Influence of break software on musculoskeletal symptoms in office workers. Cons. Saúde [Internet]. 2017 Jun. 14 [cited 2024 Jul. 5];16(1):116-23. Available from: https://periodicos.uninove.br/saude/article/view/6710

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