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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1520–1526 |
| ISSN | 1076-2752 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2012 |
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Does an Exercise Intervention Improving Aerobic Capacity Among Construction Workers Also Improve Musculoskeletal Pain, Work Ability, Productivity, Perceived Physical Exertion, and Sick Leave? A Randomized Controlled Trial. / Gram, Bibi; Holtermann, Andreas; Bültmann, Ute; Sjøgaard, Gisela; Søgaard, Karen.
In: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Vol. 54, No. 12, 12.2012, p. 1520–1526.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
TY - JOUR
T1 - Does an Exercise Intervention Improving Aerobic Capacity Among Construction Workers Also Improve Musculoskeletal Pain, Work Ability, Productivity, Perceived Physical Exertion, and Sick Leave?
T2 - A Randomized Controlled Trial
AU - Gram, Bibi
AU - Holtermann, Andreas
AU - Bültmann, Ute
AU - Sjøgaard, Gisela
AU - Søgaard, Karen
PY - 2012/12
Y1 - 2012/12
N2 - OBJECTIVE:: To investigate whether an exercise intervention shown to increase aerobic capacity, would also lead to less musculoskeletal pain; improved work ability, productivity, and perceived physical exertion; and less sick leave. METHODS:: Sixty-seven construction workers were randomized into an exercise group training 3 × 20 minutes per week and a control group. Questionnaires and text messages were completed before and after the 12-week intervention. RESULTS:: No significant changes were found in musculoskeletal pain, work ability, productivity, perceived physical exertion, and sick leave with the intervention. Questionnaires and text messages provided similar results of pain and work ability. CONCLUSIONS:: Although the intervention improved aerobic capacity, it was not successful in improving musculoskeletal pain and other work-related factors. A detectable improvement presumably requires a more multifaceted intervention, larger sample size, or longer follow-up. Text messages may be a convenient data-collection method in future studies.
AB - OBJECTIVE:: To investigate whether an exercise intervention shown to increase aerobic capacity, would also lead to less musculoskeletal pain; improved work ability, productivity, and perceived physical exertion; and less sick leave. METHODS:: Sixty-seven construction workers were randomized into an exercise group training 3 × 20 minutes per week and a control group. Questionnaires and text messages were completed before and after the 12-week intervention. RESULTS:: No significant changes were found in musculoskeletal pain, work ability, productivity, perceived physical exertion, and sick leave with the intervention. Questionnaires and text messages provided similar results of pain and work ability. CONCLUSIONS:: Although the intervention improved aerobic capacity, it was not successful in improving musculoskeletal pain and other work-related factors. A detectable improvement presumably requires a more multifaceted intervention, larger sample size, or longer follow-up. Text messages may be a convenient data-collection method in future studies.
U2 - 10.1097/JOM.0b013e318266484a
DO - 10.1097/JOM.0b013e318266484a
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 23114388
VL - 54
SP - 1520
EP - 1526
JO - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
JF - Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
SN - 1076-2752
IS - 12
ER -