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NCT Number: NCT01076127

Effect of Kettlebell Training on Musculoskeletal and Cardiovascular Health

Neck/shoulder and back pain is quite common among employees in sedentary occupations. Furthermore, many have a low level of fitness. Strength training with dumbbells has been shown to alleviate neck/shoulder pain, but many people prefer to also have alternative training options. Empirically, kettlebell training works the neck/shoulder/back while at the same time training the cardiovascular system. This type of training has not previously been tested in a randomized controlled trial. The aim of this study is to test the effect of kettlebell training on musculoskeletal pain, fitness, and muscle strength.

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Key information

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Disorders Musculoskeletal Diseases

Age range

20 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Novo Nordisk

Copenhagen, Denmark

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • employed
  • office workers

Exclusion criteria

  • trauma
  • life threatening diseases
  • pregnancy

Treatment and study plan

Ketllebell training

Behavioral

Kettlebell training 3 x 20 min a week for 8 weeks

Control

Behavioral

Receives a health examination before and after the intervention period, and are advised to stay active.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain in the neck/shoulder and back

    Time frame: before and after the 8-week intervention

  2. Muscle strength

    Time frame: before and after the 8-week intervention

  3. Fitness (VO2-max)

    Time frame: before and after the 8-week intervention

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark

Other Gov

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Feb 25, 2010
Registry last updated
Dec 14, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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