Effectiveness exercise therapy in beginning non-specific work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD).
Completed
- Conditions
- Randomized controlled trial, non-specific work-related upper limb disorders, VDU-workers, early intervention, exercise therapy, Cesar/Mensendieck (specialty), physiotherapy, effectiveness. <br />(NLD: Gerandomiseerde gecontroleerde trial, aspecifieke werkgerelateerde KANS (klachten arm, nek, schouder), beeldschermwerkers, vroege interventie, oefentherapie volgens Cesar/Mensendieck (interventie), fysiotherapie, effectiviteit).
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON24691
- Lead Sponsor
- MDF van Eijsden-Besseling with support of the Department of Neurology University Hospital Maastricht and the Institute for Rehabilitation Research, Hoensbroek
- Brief Summary
Aust J Physiother. 2008;54(2):95-101.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 88
Inclusion Criteria
1. Being VDU-worker (at least 4 hours PC per day) at the time of first complaints and being employed in present job for at least 3 months;
2. Non-specific WRULD symptoms exist > 2 weeks and< 3 months and are purely related to PC work; aged between 20-45 years.
Exclusion Criteria
1. WRULD symptoms during other daily activities;
2. Specific WRULD;
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. VAS (horizontal numerical visual analogous 10 cm scale) according to Jensen; <br /><br>2. Dichotomous question: do you still suffer from WRULD? Yes/no.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. On disability level DASH ( Disabilities of Arm,Shoulder,Hand);<br /><br>2. Health related quality of life by the SF-36 (Short Form).