Intraoperative Exercises & Musculoskeletal Pain in Gynecologic Surgeons
Microbreaks and Intraoperative Exercises for Gynecologic Surgeons (MIGS Trial)
University of Texas at Austin
20 participants
May 15, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of intraoperative microbreaks and exercises on gynecologic surgeon body discomfort by conducting a randomized trial. We hypothesize that gynecologic surgeons will experience decreased pain on surgery days with intraoperative microbreaks and exercises without compromising overall surgical performance.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Residents, fellows, and attendings performing gynecologic surgery (including benign gynecologists, gynecologic oncologists, minimally invasive gynecologists, and urogynecologists) who are able to perform the exercises.
- Surgery days must contain at least one gynecologic surgery with two hours of total operating time in one day.
- Surgeons will need to have operated on average at least 2 days per month over the last 12 months.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Participants will be excluded if they are unable to perform the exercises.
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Interventions
Intraoperative microbreaks and exercises will include standardized breaks lasting approximately 1.5-2 minutes. During these breaks, surgeons will perform a set of targeted stretches or exercises while remaining sterile. Intervention exercises include: chest and shoulder opener "elbows in pockets," chin tuck, neck rotation, squat with truncal rotation (chair pose with prayer), and forward bend.
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NCT05761288