THE EFFECTS OF HOME EXERCISE AND KINESIO TAPING ON PAIN, FUNCTIONALITY, AND WORK PERFORMANCE IN FEMALE CHAIN MARKET WORKERS WITH NON-SPECIFIC NECK PAIN
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder associated with pain and functional limitations. Female chain market workers are exposed to ergonomic risk factors such as prolonged standing, repetitive movements, and static postures, which may contribute to the development of neck pain. Exercise therapy is considered an effective non-pharmacological treatment approach for NSNP, while kinesio taping has been reported to improve pain and functionality. However, studies investigating the combined effects of home exercise and kinesio taping in female chain market workers are limited. This study aims to evaluate the effects of home exercise and kinesio taping on pain, functionality, and work performance in female chain market workers with non-specific neck pain.
详细描述
Non-specific neck pain (NSNP) is an important musculoskeletal disorder that may lead to pain, functional limitation, and decreased work performance, especially in occupations with high ergonomic workload. Current literature emphasizes the effectiveness of non-pharmacological approaches and exercise-based interventions in the management of NSNP. However, structured intervention studies focusing on specific occupational groups remain limited.
Female chain market workers are continuously exposed to ergonomic risk factors such as prolonged standing, repetitive upper extremity movements, reaching activities, and static neck postures. These occupational factors may increase mechanical stress on the cervical region and contribute to the development and chronicity of NSNP. Previous studies have highlighted the high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among workers in the retail and service sectors and emphasized the importance of occupation-specific preventive and therapeutic approaches.
The primary aim of this study is to compare the effects of a home exercise program and kinesio taping combined with home exercise on pain intensity, neck functionality, and work performance in female chain market workers with NSNP. In addition, this study aims to provide evidence-based scientific contributions to occupational health and ergonomics by evaluating non-pharmacological interventions applicable to this occupational group.
This study is designed as a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. Thirty female chain market workers aged between 18 and 60 years with complaints of NSNP will be included in the study. Participants who have been actively working in chain markets for at least six months and performing tasks such as cashier work or shelf arrangement will be recruited. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups: Home Exercise Group (n=15) and Kinesio Taping plus Home Exercise Group (n=15).
Participants in the Home Exercise Group will perform a home-based exercise program including stretching, strengthening, and posture/ergonomic training targeting the cervical region. Exercises will be performed once daily, five days per week, for six weeks.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 60 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- Female
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Female chain market workers aged between 18 and 60 years Having complaints of non-specific neck pain Working actively in a chain market for at least 6 months Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study Able to understand and complete assessment forms
排除标准
- •History of cervical surgery Neurological or rheumatologic disease Pregnancy Severe cervical disc herniation Receiving physical therapy during the study period Open wound or skin allergy in the taping are
研究者
Leyla Cevahir Kaya
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Uskudar University