A device-based stretch training for office workers resulted in increased range of motion especially at limited baseline flexibility.
Work
; 68(2): 353-364, 2021.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
It is unclear whether and under which conditions stretch training programs lead to gains in flexibility when applied in work health promotion for office workers in order to reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSD).OBJECTIVE:
The aim of this study was to analyze whether the stretch training "five-Business" leads to gains in range of motion (ROM). Furthermore, the influence of baseline flexibility and socio-demographic factors (sex, age, weight, height and body mass index (BMI)) on trainability was assessed.METHODS:
161 office workers (nâ=â45 female; nâ=â116 male) without major MSD were recruited. Over three months, a standardized static stretch training ("five-Business") was executed on a device, supervised twice per week for 10âmin. ROM was assessed using a digital inclinometer (shoulder, hip and trunk extension) and a tape measure (fingertip-to-floor and lateral inclination).RESULTS:
ROM gains (p≤0.001) were present in all tests, except for the hip extension. ROM changes correlated moderately (0.24-0.62) with the baseline flexibility (p≤0.001). Subjects with limited flexibility reached the largest gains (1.41-25.33%). Regarding the socio-demographic factors only one low correlation occurred (weight - retroflexion; -0.177).CONCLUSION:
The "five-Business" stretch training effectively increases ROM in office workers, especially when baseline flexibility is limited.Palabras clave
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MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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2021
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