The purpose of this study is to test the effect of "Tailored Physical Activity" on the number of sick-days. The hypothesis is that "Tailored Physical Activity" is superior in efficacy on sick-days.
Health care workers have high prevalence of musculoskeletal pain. Pain in the back and neck and other musculoskeletal disorders are the leading cause for long-term sick leave. This study test the effect of "Tailored Physical Activity" on self-reported days on sick leave and parameters regarding pain, function and quality of life respectively on the body function and participation level of health care workers which have experienced musculoskeletal pain related to the back or upper body. A minimum of 44 health care workers in DK-Sønderborg Municipality will be randomized for "Tailored Physical Activity" or a reference group. Primary endpoint is 3 months and 12 months follow-up.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
54
Tailored Physical Activity (3\*50 min/week in 10 weeks)
Health guidance (1,5h)
Health Care Centre
Sønderborg, Denmark
Self-reported number of sick-days
"How many days have you in total been on sick leave because of musculoskeletal troubles (such as ache, pain, discomfort)during the last three months" ((0 days, 1-7 days, 8-30 days, 30 days).
Time frame: 3 months
Aerobic capacity
Time frame: 3 months
Hand-grip strength
Time frame: 3 months
Body weight, waist circumference, hip circumference
Time frame: 3 months
Questionnaire
Time frame: 3 months
Self-reported number of sick-days
"How many days have you in total been on sick leave because of musculoskeletal troubles (such as ache, pain, discomfort)during the last three months" ((0 days, 1-7 days, 8-30 days, 30 days).
Time frame: 12 months follow-up
Aerobic capacity
Time frame: 12 months follow-up
Hand-grip strength
Time frame: 12- months follow-up
Body weight, waist circumference, hip circumference
Time frame: 12 months follow-up
Questionnaire
Time frame: 12 months follow-up
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