The Effect of Exercise and Ergonomics Training Program on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Teachers
The Effect of Exercise and Ergonomics Training Program on Musculoskeletal Disorders in Teachers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Uskudar University
80 participants
Mar 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Comparing the effectiveness of ergonomics and exercise training given to teachers regarding musculoskeletal disorders.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Being between 30-60 years old
- Having been a teacher for at least 5 years
- Having experienced musculoskeletal pain for at least three months
- Being able to participate in the ergonomics training and exercise program planned during the study period
Exclusion Criteria4
- Having a pain score below 3 on the Visual Analog scale
- Having a neurological or orthopedic disease that prevents exercise
- Having undergone musculoskeletal surgery within the last six months
- Having a psychological disorder that may prevent exercise
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Interventions
Ergonomics training will be implemented in a total of four sessions, in weeks 1, 4, 8, and 12, and each session will last approximately 30-45 minutes. The training content will cover: posture awareness, classroom work ergonomics, computer and whiteboard use, standing work, lifting and carrying techniques, and ergonomic suggestions for daily life.
In addition to ergonomics training, participants in the experimental group will undergo a structured exercise program lasting approximately 35-45 minutes a day, 3 days a week, for 12 weeks. The exercise program will consist of stretching, strengthening, posture, and core stabilization exercises targeting the neck, shoulders, back, and lower back, and will be planned to progress in stages.
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NCT07442383