RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06488547

Stress and Musculoskeletal Health in Employees

Musculoskeletal Disorders and Stress Management, in Employees

Sponsor

University of Thessaly

Enrollment

57 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions

Summary

This study aims to evaluate potential correlation of stress as estimated by certain biological markers, namely saliva cortisol, Heart rate variability (HRV), Electromyography (EMG) with musculoskeletal system health status, and assess the impact of a stress management intervention..The intervention group will be trained to apply two evidence based stress management techniques and they will be guided with tips and advice about musculoskeletal health. Impact of the intervention upon measured stress related markers will be assessed.

Eligibility

Min Age: 19 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

Writing and reading greek.
Consent to provide their medical history.
Consent to be measured with electronic devices.

Exclusion Criteria8

Employees who are close to retirement (at least 2 years before) and those for whom any known factor may prevent them from completing the intervention (eg travel, transfer).
Pregnancy.
Pacemaker, history of seizures.
Diagnosed musculoskeletal injury.
Diagnosed diseases such as: osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, etc.), stroke, myocardial infarction, malignant neoplasms, psychiatric disease, disability.
Systematic reception of cortisone and anti-inflammatory treatment, up to at least three months before the intervention.
Drugs or substances.
Participation in another interventional program of musculoskeletal rehabilitation, physical therapy, stress management or health promotion.

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Interventions

OTHERDiaphragmatic breathing (DF)

Diaphragmatic breathing (DF), also known as belly or abdominal breathing, is a technique that can teach people how to use their diaphragm correctly while breathing, in order to activate the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system and to control stress.

OTHERProgressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a technique that is helpful in the reduction of stress. PMR by alternately tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in the body helps participants to become more aware of physical sensations and can be particularly helpful to muscle tension and relaxation.