Physical Activity in Lawyers: Factors Affecting Musculoskeletal Pain

NCT07827937 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: SüleymanDU-122/19
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 102
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of musculoskeletal pain among lawyers registered with the Isparta Bar Association, specifically in relation to their varying levels of physical activity. The data obtained will help establish the relationships between physical activity levels, occupational factors, stress, and job satisfaction, thereby providing a foundation for developing personalized and preventive physiotherapy approaches for this specific population. Furthermore, the study will serve as a guiding resource for the ergonomic improvement of lawyers' working conditions and the formulation of occupational health policies. H1: There is a statistically significant relationship between lawyers' physical activity levels and the frequency, distribution, and severity of musculoskeletal pain in various anatomical regions of the body. H2: Physical activity level, perceived stress, occupational burnout, and job satisfaction levels are significant predictors of musculoskeletal pain among lawyers. H3: There is a statistically significant difference between lawyers' sociodemographic and professional characteristics (duration of employment, daily time spent at a desk and using a computer, etc.) and their perceived stress and job satisfaction scores. H4: Musculoskeletal complaints and functional limitations are significantly higher among lawyers experiencing high levels of perceived stress and occupational burnout compared to the group reporting low stress and burnout.

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain; Physical Activity; Burnout, Professional

Keywords

lawyer; Musculoskeletal pain; Physical Activity; job satisfaction; professional burnout; perceived stress

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ):

  The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) will be used to determine the participants' physical activity levels. The criterion for evaluating activity is based on the requirement that each activity be performed for a minimum of 10 minutes; a "MET-minute/week" score-representing energy expenditure relative to basal metabolic rate-is obtained by multiplying the duration (in minutes) by the number of days.

  Day 1

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire

  Day 1

• Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire

  Day 1

• Maslach Burnout Inventory

  Day 1

• Perceived Stress Scale

  Day 1

Study Arms (2)

Group 1: Those with a high level of physical activity

The study is designed as a descriptive, cross-sectional survey. Data will be collected using the Personal Information Form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, and the Perceived Stress Scale. The study is based on voluntary participation and does not involve any intervention or treatment.

Group 2: Those with Low/Insufficient Physical Activity Levels

The study is designed as a descriptive, cross-sectional survey. Data will be collected using the Personal Information Form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, and the Perceived Stress Scale. The study is based on voluntary participation and does not involve any intervention or treatment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 25 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of volunteer lawyers registered with the Isparta Bar Association who are actively practicing law, have at least five years of professional experience, and are between the ages of 25 and 65.

You may qualify if:

• To be registered with the Isparta Bar Association.
• To be actively practicing law.
• To have signed the "Informed Voluntary Consent Form" for participation in the research.
• To have at least 5 years of professional experience.
• To be between the ages of 25 and 65.

You may not qualify if:

• Having a diagnosed serious neurological or rheumatological disease.
• Having undergone major orthopedic surgery within the last 6 months.
• Having a diagnosed psychological disorder.
• Having cognitive-perceptual impairment severe enough to hinder understanding or answering questions-scoring below 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Suleyman Demirel University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Pain; Motor Activity; Burnout, Professional

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavior; Occupational Stress; Occupational Diseases; Burnout, Psychological; Stress, Psychological; Behavioral Symptoms

Central Study Contacts

Aleyna OZDAMAR YUCEL, MSc

CONTACT

+90 507 950 74 57; aleynayucel@sdu.edu.tr

MEHMET DURAY, associate professor

CONTACT

+90 506 473 11 65; mehmetduray@sdu.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer, MSc

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 14, 2026
• First Posted: September 18, 2026
• Study Start: September 30, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): November 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): January 30, 2027
• Last Updated: September 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share