Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Interventions on the Musculoskeletal System in Drivers

NCT06297798 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: SakaryaAppliedSciencesUPNS
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study is designed to examine the effect of telerehabilitation application on the musculoskeletal system of drivers.The study will include 40 voluntary participants who work as drivers on inter-district routes in Sakarya. The participants' sociodemographic information, musculoskeletal problems, and postures will be assessed. Participants will be divided into two groups: one group will receive tele-rehabilitation with posture and stabilization exercises, while the other group will serve as the control group. The exercises will be implemented for 10 weeks, followed by an 8-week tapering period, after which the groups will be crossed over. A re-evaluation will be conducted after 10 weeks, with follow-up assessments scheduled for 3 months later.

Conditions

Drive; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Postural; Defect

Keywords

drivers, musculoskeletal system disease, posture, longitudinal study

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• MUSCLE SKELETAL SYSTEM ASSESSMENT

  The Cornell Musculoskeletal System Questionnaire will be used for musculoskeletal system evaluation. While conducting the survey, the illnesses experienced by the employees in the last week are taken as basis. In this survey, neck, shoulder (right-left), back, upper arm (right-left), waist, forearm (right-left), wrist (right-left), hip, upper leg (right-left), knee. Questions are asked for 20 body parts such as (right-left), lower leg (right-left) and foot (right-left) and the risk score is calculated as a result of the answers received. While calculating the relevant score, risk scores are calculated separately for each body region by multiplying scores such as the number of times the employee has experienced the discomfort in the current area, the severity of the discomfort felt and the obstacle in working. The final total score is calculated. A high score indicates high discomfort.

  Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Posture Measures

  Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Study Arms (2)

Telerehabilitation Group

EXPERIMENTAL

In the telerehabilitation group, posture and stabilization exercises will be performed using Whatsapp and Zoom applications for 40 minutes, 5 days a week. Exercises will be applied for 10 weeks. Posture and Stabilization Exercise Program: 1. Stretching of neck flexor, extensor, and lateral flexor muscles (30 seconds each) 2. Pectoral muscle stretching (30 seconds, 3 repetitions) 3. Isometric neck exercises (10 seconds, 10 repetitions) 4. Rhomboid strengthening exercise (bringing shoulder blades closer together against resistance using a TheraBand) (10 seconds, 10 repetitions) 5. Stretching of hamstring, lumbar lordosis and gastrocnemius muscles (sitting and standing) (30 seconds, 3 repetitions) 6. Pelvic posterior tilt exercise (10 seconds, 10 repetitions) 7. Bridge exercise (20 seconds, 10 repetitions) 8. Single-leg bridge exercise (Right-Left) (10 seconds, 10 repetitions) 9. Plank (starting with 60 seconds, increasing by 10 seconds each week)

Other: Telerehabilitation

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

The control group will not be given any exercise program; instead, general posture recommendations will be given.

Interventions

Telerehabilitation OTHER

The telerehabilitation program will be implemented using Whatsapp and Zoom applications for 40 minutes, 5 days a week. Posture and stabilization exercises will be performed, and the exercises will be performed for 10 weeks. Posture and Stabilization Exercise Program: 1. Stretching of neck flexor, extensor, and lateral flexor muscles (30 seconds each) 2. Pectoral muscle stretching (30 seconds, 3 repetitions) 3. Isometric neck exercises (10 seconds, 10 repetitions) 4. Rhomboid strengthening exercise (bringing shoulder blades closer together against resistance using a TheraBand) (10 seconds, 10 repetitions) 5. Stretching of hamstring, lumbar lordosis and gastrocnemius muscles (sitting and standing) (30 seconds, 3 repetitions) 6. Pelvic posterior tilt exercise (10 seconds, 10 repetitions) 7. Bridge exercise (20 seconds, 10 repetitions) 8. Single-leg bridge exercise (Right-Left) (10 seconds, 10 repetitions) 9. Plank (starting with 60 seconds, increasing by 10 seconds each week)

Telerehabilitation Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 30 Years - 65 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: The study will be conducted only on male drivers.
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Individuals working as drivers in intercity minibuses in Sakarya.
• Those who have been working as drivers for at least one year.
• Age between 30 and 65.
• Male gender.
• Those who can use a smartphone.
• Those who can use at least one of the following applications: WhatsApp, Zoom, or Teams.

You may not qualify if:

• Orthopedic surgeries undergone within the past year.
• Inability to obtain consent to participate in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sakarya Applied Sciences University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sakarya University of Applied Sciences

Sakarya, 54000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Telerehabilitation

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics; Health Services; Health Care Facilities Workforce and Services; Telemedicine; Delivery of Health Care; Patient Care Management; Health Services Administration

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Research Assistant

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 1, 2024
• First Posted: March 7, 2024
• Study Start: March 14, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 21, 2024
• Study Completion: May 10, 2024
• Last Updated: March 15, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Locations

TU (1)