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NCT Number: NCT04935502

Home Based Exercises With and Without Posture and Ergonomics Training Among Students During COVID-19

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of exercises with and without postural and ergonomic training among the students returning to university after quarantine due to COVID-19.

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Key information

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain Behavior COVID-19 Coronaviridae Infections Coronavirus Infections Infections Lung Diseases Motor Activity Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Nidovirales Infections Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pneumonia Pneumonia, Viral RNA Virus Infections Respiratory Tract Diseases Respiratory Tract Infections Signs and Symptoms Virus Diseases

Age range

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Riphah International University

Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan

About this study

Postural awareness and ergonomic trainings are approaches that can help to relive pain among patients with Musculoskeletal complaints. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of posture and ergonomics training for students receiving distance education during the Covid-19 pandemic on musculoskeletal pain and physical activity level

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Participant's using gadget like computer, mobile or laptop for online education during quarantine.
  • Participant's having musculoskeletal pain during COVID-19 quarantine.
  • Prolonged sitting and low physical activity during quarantine.
  • Prolonged exposure of screen more than 6 hours per day due online classes during the quarantine.

Exclusion criteria

  • Participant's having musculoskeletal pain before the quarantine.
  • Participant's doing any type of physical activity during quarantine.
  • Participant's taking online classes or any online educational program before quarantine.
  • Participant's with known congenital, inflammatory and infectious conditions of spine.
  • Participant's following any ergonomic recommendations or any postural awareness during and after quarantine.

Treatment and study plan

Home based exercises with postural and ergonomic training

Other

Group A will be treated with stretching and strenghtening exercises for 40 minutes along with postural and ergonomic training for 15 minutes session 3 days/week for 4 week.

Other names: Rehabilitation following home based exercises with postural and ergonomic training

home based exercises

Other

Group B will be given stretching and strengthening exercises for 40 minutes, every alternate day (3 days per week) for 4 weeks.

Other names: Rehabilitation following home based exercises training

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual analogue scale (VAS).

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

    This pain VAS is unidimensional measure of pain intensity, which has been widely used in diverse adult populations. The most simple VAS is a straight horizontal line of fixed length, usually 100 mm. The ends and orientated from the left (worst) to the right (best).

  2. Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal (NMQ-E).

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

    This is a subjective instrument that is widely used in clinical settings for patients with musculoskeletal disorders. The Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire is applied to determine the prevalence, severity and impact of musculoskeletal symptoms. The NMQ-E interrogates ache, pain or discomfort experienced in the nine body parts (neck, shoulders, back, elbows, wrists/hands, waist, hips/thighs, knees, ankles/feets)

  3. International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF).

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    This is a subjective instrument used for assesses physical activities in the last 7 days by 7 questions. It provides information on the time spent on sitting, walking, moderate activities and intense activities.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Home Based Exercises With and Without Posture and Ergonomics Training on Pain and Physical Activity Level Among Students With Musculoskeletal Pain Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Jun 23, 2021
Registry last updated
Sep 23, 2021

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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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