Investigation of the Effects of a Neuromuscular Control-Focused Posture Training Program in Butchers

Uskudar University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Back Pain; Work-related Illness; Neck Pain

Treatments: Other: ergonomics training + exercise; Other: ergonomics training

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07292350

Uskudar78

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a neuromuscular posture training program implemented in butchers on neck pain, posture quality and upper back muscle control.

Full description

The study population consists of butchers in Istanbul. Butchers will be included in the study after obtaining their informed consent. Participants will be randomized and divided into two equal groups. These groups will be designated as exercise and control groups. All participants will receive ergonomic training, while those in the exercise group will additionally receive neuromuscular exercises. At the beginning and end of the study, all participants will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale, Neck Disability Index, Deep Cervical Flexor Endurance Test, Lateral Scapular Slide Test, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand - Short Version, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.

Enrollment: 50 estimated patients

Sex: Male

Ages: 25 to 55 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Being over 18 years of age
• Actively working as a butcher in Istanbul
• Actively participating in the profession for at least 5 years
• Not having experienced acute trauma to the neck or back region within the last 3 months
• Being physically capable of participating in neuromuscular posture training
• Signing the Informed Voluntary Consent Form

Exclusion Criteria

Persons with the following characteristics will not be included in the study:

• Being under 18 years of age
• Not actively practicing butchery
• Having undergone surgery to the neck, spine, or shoulder region within the last 6 months
• Serious neurological conditions such as acute cervical disc herniation, radiculopathy, or myelopathy
• Systemic diseases such as cancer or serious cardiovascular disease
• Severe balance disorder/vestibular disorder
• Health condition that would prevent the safe continuation of exercise practice

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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50 participants in 2 patient groups

control

Active Comparator group

Description:

only those who received ergonomics training

Treatment:

Other: ergonomics training

exercise

Experimental group

Description:

those who received exercise along with ergonomics training

Treatment:

Other: ergonomics training

Other: ergonomics training + exercise