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NCT Number: NCT06417905

Effect of Exercises on Dentists' Body Functions

The aim of the study is to compare the effects of supervised exercises, video based exercises and control group on muscle strength, muscle endurance, pain and upper extremity function in dentists with musculoskeletal pain. Participants were randomly divided into 3 groups: Supervised exercise group (SEG), video based exercise group (VEG) and control group (CG). Both SEG and VEG were given same exercises but SEG did the exercises with a experienced physiotherapist while VEG did it through videos 3 days a week for 12 weeks. CG was only given postural education.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

25 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Dokuz Eylul University

Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • working as an active dentist for at least 3 years
  • Having nonspecific neck pain more than 3 months

Exclusion criteria

  • any operation in neck area

Treatment and study plan

Supervised exercises

Other

strengthening deep neck flexors, serratus anterior middle and lower trapez stretchening upper trapezius, levator scapula

video based exercises

Other

strengthening deep neck flexors, serratus anterior middle and lower trapez stretchening upper trapezius, levator scapula

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in pain

    Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training

    change in pain was assessed by using algometer

Secondary outcomes

  1. change in deep cervical flexor and extensor muscle endurance

    Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training

    change in cervical flexor and extensor muscle endurance was assessed by physiotherapist

  2. change in scapular muscle endurance

    Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training

    change in scapular muscle endurance was assessed by physiotherapist

  3. change in core static and dynamic endurance

    Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training

    change in core static and dynamic endurance was assessed by physiotherapist

  4. functional assessment

    Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training

    functional assessment was assessed using DASH Questtionnaire

  5. neck disability

    Time frame: Before training and after 12 weeks of training

    neck disability was assessed using neck disability index

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Dokuz Eylul University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects Of Exercise Training On Core Endurance, Scapular And Upper Exstremity Functions in Dentists

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 16, 2024
Registry last updated
May 16, 2024

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