Sit-stand workstations and impact on low back discomfort: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ergonomics
; 61(4): 538-552, 2018 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-29115188
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Sit-stand workstations are proposed solutions to reduce sedentary time at work. Numerous companies are using them to mitigate health concerns such as musculoskeletal discomfort.OBJECTIVE:
To review the literature on sit-stand workstations and low back discomfort.METHOD:
We conducted a meta-analysis on literature published before 17 November 2016 that addressed the relationship between sit-stand workstations and musculoskeletal discomfort, focusing on the low back.RESULTS:
Twelve articles were identified and eight that presented results in means (SD) were included. Among a pain-free population, the standardised mean difference was -0.230 for low back discomfort with use of sit-stand workstations. When applying the SMD to studies using the 10-point pain scale, the effect estimates ranged between -0.30 and -0.51.CONCLUSION:
sit-stand workstations may reduce low back pain among workers. Further research is needed to help quantify dosage parameters and other health outcomes. PractitionerSummary:
In a sedentary population, changing posture may reduce the chance of developing low back pain. The literature lacks studies on specific populations such as those who have pre-existing low back pain and also does not adequately address the dosage of sit-stand time required to help reduce pain.Palavras-chave
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Decoração de Interiores e Mobiliário
Tipo de estudo:
Systematic_reviews
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Humans
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En
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Ergonomics
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article