RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07292350

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

Investigation of the Effects of a Neuromuscular Control-Focused Posture Training Program on Neck and Upper Back Muscle Activation in Butchers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Uskudar University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Dec 18, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Back Pain Neck Pain Work-related Illness

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 25 YearsMax Age: 55 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

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 Criteria8

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

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Interventions

OTHERergonomics training

Each of the control group participants will receive separate ergonomics training. The content of this training will include the topics of "what is ergonomics, the purpose of ergonomics, musculoskeletal diseases in employees, work-related musculoskeletal risk factors

OTHERergonomics training + exercise

* Deep cervical flexor activation * Chin-tuck * 2-3 cm head lift endurance training * Scapular stabilization exercises * Retraction + depression * Serratus Anterior activation * Punch progressions in the supine position * Pectoral and upper trapezius stretching exercises * Functional posture training * Correction of butchers' forward bending and rotation movements when using knives * Ergonomic posture control during the task