Effect of Kettlebell Training on Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Health

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Registration Number: NCT01076127
• Lead Sponsor: National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark

Brief Summary

Neck/shoulder and back pain is quite common among employees in sedentary occupations. Furthermore, many have a low level of fitness. Strength training with dumbbells has been shown to alleviate neck/shoulder pain, but many people prefer to also have alternative training options. Empirically, kettlebell training works the neck/shoulder/back while at the same time training the cardiovascular system. This type of training has not previously been tested in a randomized controlled trial. The aim of this study is to test the effect of kettlebell training on musculoskeletal pain, fitness, and muscle strength.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2010-02-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-02-24
• Study First Posted: 2010-02-25
• Study Start: 2010-03
• Primary Completion: 2010-05
• Study Completion: 2010-06
• Status Verified: 2010-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-12-12
• Last Update Posted: 2010-12-14

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• employed
• office workers

Exclusion Criteria

• trauma
• life threatening diseases
• pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain in the neck/shoulder and back	before and after the 8-week intervention
Fitness (VO2-max)	before and after the 8-week intervention
Muscle strength	before and after the 8-week intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Novo Nordisk; 🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark