Musculoskeletal Pain of Neck and Shoulder Area in Female Office Workers: Relations Between Muscle Tone, Stiffness, Pain-pressure Threshold, Self-reported Pain Intensity and Physical Activity.

University of Tartu

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Musculoskeletal Pain; Shoulder Pain; Neck Pain

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04254276

UTSP001

Details and patient eligibility

About

The objective of this study is to determine the differences between neck and shoulder region skeletal muscle tone, stifness, pain-pressure threshold, self-reported pain intensity and physical activity in female office workers. 50-100 participants aged 20-60 are anticipated.

Full description

The objective of this study is to determine the differences between neck and shoulder region skeletal muscle tone, stifness, pain-pressure threshold, self-reported pain intensity and physical activity.

Participants: 50-100 subjects, all female, aged 20-60 are anticipated.

Methods: Skeletal muscle tone and stiffness are measured using myotonometry. Pain-pressure threshold is measured using algometry. Prevalence of neck and shoulder area musculoskeletal pain is recorded using Nordic questionnaire. Self-reported pain intensity is measured using VAS scale. Self-reported physical activity is recorded using Baecke physical activity questionnaire.

Enrollment: 75 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 20 to 60 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Office work (at least 4 day per week, 8 hours a day with over 50% working with a computer)

Exclusion criteria

• Prior neck trauma, neurological or oncological conditions, recent use of muscle relaxants or painkillers, obesity (BMI of >30)

Trial design

75 participants in 2 patient groups

Symptomatic group

Description:

Office workers with neck and shoulder area musculoskeletal pain

Asymptomatic group

Description:

Office workers without neck and shoulder area musculoskeletal pain