The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of ergonomic training and exercise training given to workers in a textile factory.
The study will include workers between the ages of 18-60 who have neck pain and work at Ölmezler Textile Industry Trade limited company in Van province. Participants will be divided into two groups as experimental and control groups. All participants will receive ergonomic training. In addition, exercise training will be given to individuals in the experimental group. Exercises will be explained individually and will be supported with an exercise brochure. Craniosacral therapy will also be applied to the experimental group and a brochure will be given to teach joint protection principles. Participants will be asked to do the given exercises 3 days a week and continue for 12 weeks. The given exercises will be followed with an exercise follow-up chart. An evaluation will be made before and after the study.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
The content of ergonomics training will include the definition of ergonomics, ergonomic positions and arrangements. Postural arrangements will be explained to patients individually and supported by a brochure.
Posture exercises Stretching exercises Strengthening Exercises In addition, deep tissue massage will be applied to increase blood circulation and cranio-sacral therapy will be applied to increase cerebrospinal fluid circulation.
Ölmezler Textile LTD.CO.
Van, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Time frame: 14 weeks
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Time frame: 14 weeks
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Time frame: 14 weeks
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Time frame: 14 weeks